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KS57 OEL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,296 mi
Last recorded45,296 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,200 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,200 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 45,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 44,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 43,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,244 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,653 miles

Offside Front tyre , stone cut in tread 4 mm tread

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,992 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,817 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,539 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 OEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

Is KS57 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OEL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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