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KS57 ODL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 138,626 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,297 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R Bumper Damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper Damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 116,694 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper Damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 110,265 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 110,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,543 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,922 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,620 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

Fail 7 Jan 2014 70,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,069 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,069 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ODL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

KS57 ODL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is KS57 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 ODL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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