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KU58 SXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear shocks covered in under seal

whole under car covered in under seal

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,233 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 114,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 113,513 miles

All rear supension components have surface corrosion

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 113,511 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All rear supension components have surface corrosion

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 112,084 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock have surface coorision

Nearside Rear shock have surface coorision

Nearside Rear shock have surface coorision

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock have surface coorision

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front sump fram have surface coorision

Fail 26 Aug 2021 110,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock have surface coorision

Nearside Rear shock have surface coorision

Nearside Rear shock have surface coorision

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock have surface coorision

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front sump fram have surface coorision

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,078 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,154 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,817 miles

advise : offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

advise : offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,794 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,446 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,362 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 15,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,490 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KU58 SXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

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

Is KU58 SXL safe to buy?

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