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KS57 OCE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

286,990 mi
Last recorded286,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 286,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 274,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 268,628 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 265,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 262,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 259,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 256,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 248,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 232,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 232,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 215,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 196,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 166,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 144,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 116,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,169 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 OCE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OCE, 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 KS57 OCE registered?

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

Is KS57 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OCE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS57 OCE have outstanding finance?

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