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KS57 OCR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,225 mi
Last recorded152,225 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 152,225 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 152,225 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,272 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 149,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,719 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,196 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,194 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,272 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,173 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,773 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,773 miles

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,335 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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KS57 OCR 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 70.6%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

KS57 OCR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is KS57 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OCR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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