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KS57 ODF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,783 mi
Last recorded150,783 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 ODF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 150,783 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filter damp

Pass 14 Nov 2020 146,753 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2020 146,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2019 136,550 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filter damp

underneath trims damaged

both front shockers casing corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 136,513 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filter damp

underneath trims damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2018 126,938 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Plastic sill cover trim insecure/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre section on 3mm & both edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre section on 3mm& inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 126,938 miles

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Plastic sill cover trim insecure/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre section on 3mm & both edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre section on 3mm& inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,058 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,480 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise rear tyres uneven tyre wear / worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,074 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 ODF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

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

Is KS57 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 ODF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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