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MT57 KGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,548 mi
Last recorded174,548 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 KGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 174,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

One of o/s handbrake cable support brackets has corroded through

Slight fuel leak around fuel filter

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 174,484 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

One of o/s handbrake cable support brackets has corroded through

Slight fuel leak around fuel filter

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 166,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 159,234 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,885 miles

Engine cover and under tray is fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Jan 2016 150,885 miles

Engine cover and under tray is fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,626 miles

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

NSF jacking point is missing

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

Stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,501 miles

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

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

NSF jacking point is missing

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,856 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

slight noise from fanbelt area

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,743 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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MT57 KGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT57 KGX, 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 MT57 KGX registered?

MT57 KGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is MT57 KGX safe to buy?

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