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KS57 OEG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,863 mi
Last recorded139,863 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,863 miles

Driver's seat belt slow to return.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 139,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat belt slow to return.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,624 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,397 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,555 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 OEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

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

Is KS57 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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