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KS57 OEF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,541 mi
Last recorded183,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 183,541 miles

Rear shock absorber top mounts corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 181,143 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 178,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 175,787 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 175,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 173,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 171,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 169,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 161,746 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area contained in 40 mm diameter circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 150,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,257 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 120,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,827 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Fail 7 Mar 2015 111,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,771 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,598 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,598 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs deteriorated and rear pads 20/30% left.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,540 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorated and rear pads 20/30% left.

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 OEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

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

Is KS57 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OEF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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