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KU58 SVL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 140,888 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 129,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,369 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,689 miles

advise tread getting low on n/s front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,762 miles

advise slight play in o/s rear, front lower stabilizer arm

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,368 miles

advise slight play in o/s rear front lower arm outer ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,462 miles

advise condition of o/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,046 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,488 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,885 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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KU58 SVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU58 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

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