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RK57 MFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,818 mi
Last recorded207,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 MFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 207,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 207,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 324,964 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 324,950 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 322,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 322,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 289,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 298,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 284,991 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced movement / requires attention

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer side light inoperative

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

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

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

exhaust corroded & flexible section worn

Fail 10 Oct 2019 284,350 miles

Emissions not tested no engine oil showing on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced movement / requires attention

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer side light inoperative

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

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

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

exhaust corroded & flexible section worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 265,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2017 246,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 232,098 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 232,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 220,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 200,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fluid dampness around nearside rear brake calliper (not leaking under pressure at time of test)

rear heatshield insecure and rattling

Pass 7 Dec 2012 170,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 131,284 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,229 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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RK57 MFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK57 MFE, 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 RK57 MFE registered?

RK57 MFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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