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KS57 OBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

260,020 mi
Last recorded260,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 260,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 252,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing severely corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 252,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing severely corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 238,315 miles

Offside Front door interment opening from out side

Pass 8 Jul 2021 222,986 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 222,986 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 208,377 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 194,681 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))

Fail 22 May 2019 194,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 24 May 2018 178,578 miles

Central Front coolant pipe badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 161,766 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven prompt replacement advised

Fail 4 May 2017 161,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven prompt replacement advised

Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,010 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,099 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise brake pedal rubber is worn

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are wearing uneavenly on inner edges n/s/r inner edge bald but no cords visable or damage visable

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise brake pedal rubber is worn

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are wearing uneavenly on inner edges n/s/r inner edge bald but no cords visable or damage visable

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,150 miles

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

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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KS57 OBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

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

Is KS57 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OBZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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