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KU58 SRV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 121,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,841 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,425 miles

Front Front shock absorbers corroded at bottom

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on inner edge an cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,322 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres old and worn on inner edges.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,322 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres old and worn on inner edges.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 57,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn due to road wheel distortion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,323 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 8,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KU58 SRV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KU58 SRV, 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 KU58 SRV registered?

KU58 SRV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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