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KV57 WSD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,186 mi
Last recorded62,186 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 WSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,186 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working lens and bulb missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre production 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,656 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 54,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,883 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cover missing from o/side side repeater

Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing code date 07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing code date 05 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 39,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing code date 07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing code date 05 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge

front inner c/v boots damp with oil

Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge

front inner c/v boots damp with oil

Pass 30 Mar 2020 37,207 miles

Nearside Front inner c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped and perished

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,009 miles

Nearside and offside inner cv gaitors slightly damp

Offside driveshaft oil seal area damp with oil

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,932 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v boot damp with grease

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,266 miles

sill kit fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,768 miles

sill kit fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,257 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread

sill kit fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,867 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 WSD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 WSD registered?

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

Is KV57 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 WSD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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