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WK57 FTD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 FTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipes greased

Fail 27 Oct 2021 114,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking beside fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipes greased

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,021 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,323 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 101,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,878 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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WK57 FTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK57 FTD registered?

WK57 FTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WK57 FTD safe to buy?

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