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KH57 RNF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 RNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,633 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,970 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 94,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,617 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,466 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,703 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 17,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,207 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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KH57 RNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KH57 RNF, 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 KH57 RNF registered?

KH57 RNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KH57 RNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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