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KR57 WGA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,615 mi
Last recorded173,615 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 173,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,561 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 147,279 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,898 miles

both rear tyres starting to lift out of shape

Fail 1 Dec 2021 133,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres starting to lift out of shape

Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,303 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,560 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,200 miles

emissions too clean for DSM to detect

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,013 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,268 miles

all tyres worn low on edges and close to legal limit

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 WGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

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

Is KR57 WGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 WGA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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