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KU58 SXZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,005 mi
Last recorded143,005 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 143,005 miles

both outer rear view mirrors cloudy

Fail 24 Mar 2021 142,971 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer rear view mirrors cloudy

Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front lower mounts slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to min wear markers and worn on the shoulders - 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame both rear bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,824 miles

Front engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,350 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,944 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,943 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

BONNET SECONDARY LATCH SIEZED

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,675 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 SXZ 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 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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 SXZ shows 12 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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