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Y30 CBH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 CBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 136,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,507 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 107,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,222 miles

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

Washer jet blocked

Fail 28 Sep 2018 96,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn unevenly ()

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

Washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear intermittent concern with indicator

Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,685 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 30 Sep 2014 50,905 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,744 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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Y30 CBH 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 80%.

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 Y30 CBH, 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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Y30 CBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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