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WV57 JKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 JKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 94,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,791 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,688 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r beginning to crack in treads 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 55,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,513 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 52,498 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,523 miles

Offside Rear scalloping heavily on inner edge, strong advise.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,185 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,435 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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WV57 JKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV57 JKN, 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 WV57 JKN registered?

WV57 JKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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