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KU58 SZD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,718 mi
Last recorded118,718 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,718 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage fluid on suspension arm Dripping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 114,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,608 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 105,608 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear branch pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Y Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Y Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,357 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,755 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,653 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 41,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,509 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 SZD 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 77.8%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

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

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