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WL57 LKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,232 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,239 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 66,238 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,312 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 54,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner an outer edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner an outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,656 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 37,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,033 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (recommend attention) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,088 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,088 miles

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rusty (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,775 miles

Zero emmissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,342 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WL57 LKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL57 LKA, 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 WL57 LKA registered?

WL57 LKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WL57 LKA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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