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KU58 SWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,200 mi
Last recorded139,200 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 124,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 48,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,126 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Stone chip in nearside windscreen, out of swept area.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 24,126 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone chip in nearside windscreen, out of swept area.

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 SWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

Is KU58 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 SWF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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