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KR57 HJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 HJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,360 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 126,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges, and in poor condition.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,367 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 109,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,527 miles

2x child seats fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm 225/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 91,527 miles

2x child seats fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm 225/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,156 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,733 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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KR57 HJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR57 HJU, 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 KR57 HJU registered?

KR57 HJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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