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RE08 CFM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,956 mi
Last recorded167,956 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 CFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 167,956 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 164,057 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 164,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 157,356 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 157,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 149,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 143,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 131,446 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 83,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

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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RE08 CFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RE08 CFM, 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 RE08 CFM registered?

RE08 CFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 CFM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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