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KS57 OBR

2008 Saab 9-3

Cream Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,522 mi
Last recorded131,522 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 128,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 128,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,454 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,194 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism slow

offside rear tyre has a cut, tread feathered

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn - strong advisory (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism slow

offside rear tyre has a cut, tread feathered

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,766 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 16,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,889 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 10,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KS57 OBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Cream with a 1,910cc diesel 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 KS57 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 OBR registered?

KS57 OBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KS57 OBR safe to buy?

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