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KU58 SVV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 122,023 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 121,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing on sidewall & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing on sidewall & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear slightly rusting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing on sidewall & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing on sidewall & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear slightly rusting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,243 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 66,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight damage to tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,655 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,045 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 outer door handle intermitently opens door

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,673 miles

offside front door handle stiff to operate

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,160 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,555 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 SVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV?

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What year was KU58 SVV registered?

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

Is KU58 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 SVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU58 SVV have outstanding finance?

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