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KU58 SVT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,868 mi
Last recorded97,868 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,868 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,756 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 94,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded OS front and BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

road wheel/s damage

Fail 11 Mar 2024 92,921 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded OS front and BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL front and rear cracked: MRF 2013 to 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

road wheel/s damage

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have coating unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 88,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,664 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 79,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,711 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 72,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,813 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stone chip on windscreen on passangerside

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,492 miles

Stone chip on windscreen on passangerside

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 32,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear discs pitted

os wiper blade slightly smeering

sill guards + splash guards + undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas

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 SVT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU58 SVT?

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What year was KU58 SVT registered?

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

Is KU58 SVT safe to buy?

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