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KV57 WSK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,360 mi
Last recorded140,360 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 WSK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 130,093 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 129,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 125,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,357 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,773 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to step

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,384 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,383 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,684 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 WSK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

KV57 WSK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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