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KN57 RGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,936 mi
Last recorded126,936 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 RGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 126,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,412 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 102,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres - worn unevenly (inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,072 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,391 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,838 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,868 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed.

Pass 24 May 2010 12,229 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 RGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KN57 RGX, 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 KN57 RGX registered?

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

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