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KU58 SWX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,907 mi
Last recorded177,907 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 177,907 miles

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively X 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 177,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

residue on fuel filter no visible leak

Pass 6 Oct 2018 148,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly out of shape and will soon be illegal on the inner half

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexe starting to blow (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2014 77,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,319 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat installed

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,146 miles

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat

Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,146 miles

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

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat

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 SWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SWX, 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.

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What year was KU58 SWX registered?

KU58 SWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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