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KV57 WSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,699 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,776 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,639 miles

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

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

off side front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 18,755 miles

door sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2011 18,755 miles

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

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

door sill covers fitted

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 WSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV57 WSY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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