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KR57 LOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

194,316 mi
Last recorded194,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 194,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 189,041 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 183,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 179,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 174,280 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 174,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 170,740 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 166,834 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 154,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 141,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section close to excessive (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 130,149 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,117 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2013 71,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,626 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 LOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

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

Is KR57 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 LOA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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