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KS57 ODY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 ODY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 170,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter o (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 161,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter o (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 152,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 142,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 133,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,520 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,709 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,972 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,891 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,213 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 ODY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

KS57 ODY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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