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KN57 RJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,109 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Side light slightly dim

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,877 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,933 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 69,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,823 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,578 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 RJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN57 RJV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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