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MH08 CXJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,104 mi
Last recorded204,104 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 204,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 203,821 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 198,885 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 186,043 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 186,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 173,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 147,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 115,804 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 115,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 94,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 94,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 77,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,004 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 69,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,322 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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MH08 CXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH08 CXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MH08 CXJ registered?

MH08 CXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is MH08 CXJ safe to buy?

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