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KV57 WTF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,450 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 128,449 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 123,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,136 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 119,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,669 miles

Exhaust Flexi Gauze Pipe Slightly Deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High Level Stop Lamp Working With reduced Light Output

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Zone A and B Areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,669 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Exhaust Flexi Gauze Pipe Slightly Deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High Level Stop Lamp Working With reduced Light Output

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Zone A and B Areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,297 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Gauze Deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded suspect bottom ring incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Brake High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords smooth on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust Front Pipe Gauze Deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded suspect bottom ring incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Brake High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,981 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Flexi Deteriorated Slight Blow From Coupling

Front Bumper Under Tray Plastics and o/S Wheel Arch Plastics Damage insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,214 miles

Engine undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine undertrays fitted to vehicle

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,542 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,542 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Becoming Low On Tread and Cracking Between Tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,096 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,074 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV57 WTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

KV57 WTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KV57 WTF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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