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GV58 KFT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,573 mi
Last recorded180,573 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 KFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 180,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2021 161,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 161,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 141,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 132,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,173 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower onthe drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,459 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 102,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,256 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 83,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,419 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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GV58 KFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV58 KFT, 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 GV58 KFT registered?

GV58 KFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is GV58 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 KFT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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