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R555 CDW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 CDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 112,465 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 104,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 96,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 87,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 74,967 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 74,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,452 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,836 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,916 miles

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

front tyres worn on insides

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,802 miles

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,161 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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R555 CDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R555 CDW, 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 R555 CDW registered?

R555 CDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is R555 CDW safe to buy?

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