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KN57 UFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,095 mi
Last recorded164,095 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 UFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 164,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 148,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 148,843 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi rotted and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,132 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

diesel filter got mist on it but not obvious leak

under tray fited

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,987 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

diesel filter got mist on it but not obvious leak

underr trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,004 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs lipped & worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,715 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,184 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 63,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,643 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 UFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN57 UFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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