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KV57 WRP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,020 mi
Last recorded205,020 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 WRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 205,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 205,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 177,796 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 177,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 174,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 167,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 159,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2018 159,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 151,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake calliper contaminated with oil, possible leak

Pass 3 May 2016 138,373 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has small bulge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 119,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 119,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,303 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 90,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,895 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,278 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 WRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

KV57 WRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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