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KS57 ODC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 ODC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 122,848 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 122,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,491 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 119,491 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 115,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 104,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,287 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,287 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,530 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,561 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,250 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,134 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 ODC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

KS57 ODC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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