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KN57 RGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 RGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 152,602 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 152,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective missing lens (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,867 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 142,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,055 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 132,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,175 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 95,920 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,189 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,189 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,742 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,379 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,550 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,550 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,725 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,185 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 RGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KN57 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

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

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