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KN57 RKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,084 mi
Last recorded147,084 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 RKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 147,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 147,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 147,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and (REAR) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 146,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,146 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 133,142 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlight dip beam , is dim

Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,680 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Also cant be opened from inside (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 51,904 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,465 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,364 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 RKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

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

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