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KK57 AKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

194,566 mi
Last recorded194,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 AKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 194,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 194,559 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 187,122 miles

Front brake discs corrorded

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2019 187,119 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corrorded

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2019 187,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached ball joint, of rack appears to have very much more play than initial test nearside( excessive play) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 187,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable or caliper appear's siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play causing tyres to wear ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 180,109 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly SLIGHT BINDING (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 180,109 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ARM BALL JOINT ON THE STEERING RACK SIDE (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly SLIGHT BINDING (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Worn In Centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 169,876 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Worn In Centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 158,892 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 158,892 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 145,267 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 145,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,008 miles

NSR Tyre castled on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR Tyre castled on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,407 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BLOCKING ON INNER EDGES .MAY CAUSE VIBRATION/HUMMING NOISE.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,643 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,634 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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KK57 AKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KK57 AKN, 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 KK57 AKN registered?

KK57 AKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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