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KU58 SVZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 120,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nsf lower ball joint has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush on anti roll bar has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 120,321 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough Steering rack is binding when turned (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nsf headlamp has condensation on inside of headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split nsf (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nsf tyre has a lump on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nsf lower ball joint has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush on anti roll bar has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nsr noplate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,353 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 116,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsf tyre has cut on sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,710 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe has minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush on anti rollbar has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,695 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,155 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 SVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 SVZ, 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

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What year was KU58 SVZ registered?

KU58 SVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is KU58 SVZ safe to buy?

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