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KU58 SWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,843 mi
Last recorded149,843 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 149,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 149,843 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 131,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disks worn and corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 129,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,285 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 125,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 109,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,320 miles

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)

advise both rear discs are scored

advise nearside rear outer side lamp bulb not working

Fail 15 Jan 2013 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

advise both rear discs are scored

advise nearside rear outer side lamp bulb not working

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs corroded & worn

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,292 miles

discs corroded & worn

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 SWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

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

Is KU58 SWO safe to buy?

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