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OY57 PLO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,799 mi
Last recorded128,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 PLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 128,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,647 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,416 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,240 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,418 miles

child seats fitted in unable to carry out a full inspection of rear belts

Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted in unable to carry out a full inspection of rear belts

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OY57 PLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OY57 PLO, 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 OY57 PLO registered?

OY57 PLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is OY57 PLO safe to buy?

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