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KN57 RFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 RFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,261 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 95,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to record

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,928 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens faded (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens faded showing white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to record

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,786 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,776 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,667 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 38,667 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,545 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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KN57 RFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN57 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN57 RFX registered?

KN57 RFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KN57 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 RFX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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