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KS57 OEX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,114 mi
Last recorded141,114 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,114 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 141,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 135,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 123,103 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,937 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,904 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 OEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

KS57 OEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is KS57 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 OEX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS57 OEX have outstanding finance?

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