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KS57 AXG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,703 mi
Last recorded120,703 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 AXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 120,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,506 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 116,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,333 miles

Front Brake Discs Poor Visual Condition

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,927 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,568 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,116 miles

both front and rear discs corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 83,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 635,555 miles

both front trees bald on inner and outer edges and low on tread 2.5mm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,586 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KS57 AXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS57 AXG, 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 KS57 AXG registered?

KS57 AXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KS57 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 AXG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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