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KK57 HNX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,280 mi
Last recorded178,280 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 HNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 178,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 174,241 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 174,241 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2021 171,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 171,717 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 168,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tail light not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 165,058 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 165,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,748 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 157,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint And gator split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,220 miles

all tyres wearing low

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 143,220 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,871 miles

engine managment light on

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,525 miles

Oil leak

advise bonnet pull leaver missing

advise off side rear inner tyre uneven wear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise bonnet pull leaver missing

advise off side rear inner tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Apr 2012 75,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2012 75,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,628 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 HNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

KK57 HNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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