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P11 CDX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 CDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 72,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,226 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,691 miles

Front Brake disc pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear Unevenly worn

Rear Brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 51,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake disc pitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear Unevenly worn

Rear Brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 39,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner tyre wall split

o/s/f inner tyre wall split

rear number plate insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2012 30,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice n/s/f tyre on deep cuts on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice n/s/f tyre on deep cuts on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,368 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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P11 CDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P11 CDX, 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 P11 CDX registered?

P11 CDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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