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KV57 WOX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,756 mi
Last recorded108,756 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 WOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 108,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated at front and rear

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,678 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,229 miles

Outer edge of rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded especially nearside rear

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer edge of rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded especially nearside rear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,164 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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KV57 WOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV57 WOX, 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 KV57 WOX registered?

KV57 WOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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