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OE57 OVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,256 mi
Last recorded154,256 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 148,836 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 148,836 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 143,700 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 137,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 131,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 122,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 116,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 99,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 81,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,559 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 44,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,420 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored and has ripples

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,710 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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OE57 OVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE57 OVS, 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 OE57 OVS registered?

OE57 OVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is OE57 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 OVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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