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KN57 RHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,376 mi
Last recorded66,376 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 RHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 May 2026 66,272 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 May 2025 64,532 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 May 2024 61,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion around front and rear suspension system

Fail 7 May 2024 61,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion around front and rear suspension system

Pass 15 May 2023 60,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded including central and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear including axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,265 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 29,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 29,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,400 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,274 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 RHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

KN57 RHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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