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R17 CHS

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,714 mi
Last recorded132,714 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 CHS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,240 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 129,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 124,245 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 124,245 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 114,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,212 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 112,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,074 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 104,074 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,716 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,635 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bolt rear tyre o/j/l on inner edges 1.6mm BODERLINE

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,030 miles

bolt rear tyre o/j/l on inner edges 1.6mm BODERLINE

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake discs badly grooved

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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R17 CHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R17 CHS, 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 R17 CHS registered?

R17 CHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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