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S888 OKE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,252 mi
Last recorded133,252 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 OKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 133,252 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 133,252 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 130,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 125,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,802 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,561 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrision on both top mountings of rear shocks

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 111,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,216 miles

nearside front jacking point plastic block missing

nearside rear tyre inner edge tread worn uneven

Fail 13 Jun 2014 83,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front jacking point plastic block missing

nearside rear tyre inner edge tread worn uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,209 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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S888 OKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 S888 OKE, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S888 OKE registered?

S888 OKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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