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KS57 OEH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,716 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 66,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,705 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 60,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 38,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,331 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,376 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 OEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

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

Is KS57 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OEH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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