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KR57 JEO

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 JEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 67,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 67,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,808 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,149 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2023 61,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked exposing cords inner - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,645 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,349 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 39,618 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 35,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2012 27,382 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,793 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 23,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,987 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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KR57 JEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR57 JEO, 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 KR57 JEO registered?

KR57 JEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KR57 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 JEO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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