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KW57 HRC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,996 mi
Last recorded96,996 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 HRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 96,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,546 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f strut top stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 92,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f strut top stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,531 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 84,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 80,976 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 80,363 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 80,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 71,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,316 miles

noise from clutch/gearbox when clutch pedal depressed

Fail 17 May 2016 65,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise from clutch/gearbox when clutch pedal depressed

Pass 5 May 2015 55,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 37,270 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 28,879 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 20,262 miles

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

front tyres void of tread on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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KW57 HRC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW57 HRC, 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 KW57 HRC registered?

KW57 HRC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KW57 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 HRC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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