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AC58 KLA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,986 mi
Last recorded77,986 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 KLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,138 miles

body under cover with underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,915 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,264 miles

Front windscreen chips in middle of screen

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 62,050 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,393 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 61,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,109 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,181 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 59,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

nearside and offside child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts[rear]

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect fuel filter next to fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

nearside and offside child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts[rear]

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,291 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,291 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 15 Jan 2013 39,479 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AC58 KLA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 AC58 KLA, 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 17 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 AC58 KLA registered?

AC58 KLA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is AC58 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 KLA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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