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KN57 RJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 RJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 113,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 103,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 98,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 79,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,276 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 67,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,452 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,904 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,904 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,754 miles

All brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Indicator switch worn/faulty as O/S cancel causes application of N/S indicator.

O/S/F top suspension mounting slightly noisy/'Squeaking'.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,983 miles

O/S/F top suspension mounting slightly noisy - 'Squeaky'.

Suspect indicator switch worn/faulty.

Very fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,051 miles

Suspect indicator switch worn/faulty as when self cancelling O/S, N/S indicator applied.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,449 miles

Suspect 'squeak' from rear brakes.

Suspect fault with indicator switch cancell to O/S causing N/S indicator to operate.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

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 RJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

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

Is KN57 RJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 RJX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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