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KV57 WRZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 WRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,881 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 111,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,854 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 111,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,015 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in link pin balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,165 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,850 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,489 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,726 miles

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has slight age cracks

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has age cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cut in N/S front tyre outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,764 miles

n/s wiper blade smear

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,212 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 WRZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KV57 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV57 WRZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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