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WK57 FGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,941 mi
Last recorded128,941 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 FGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 113,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,492 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wipers are slightly smearing

nearside rear Tyre has several deep cuts to inner sidewall and two nails in tread (not showing cords)

offside front Tyre has a unevenly worn inner tread (not showing cords)

Pass 10 May 2014 63,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,965 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,051 miles

emission test carried out but was so clean smoke meter would not register reading

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,598 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WK57 FGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK57 FGZ, 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 WK57 FGZ registered?

WK57 FGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WK57 FGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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