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KU58 TCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,297 mi
Last recorded173,297 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 173,297 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 16 Jul 2020 173,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 21 May 2020 173,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 May 2019 169,366 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 May 2019 169,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 164,284 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 164,278 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 149,447 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,330 miles

1.front discs worn 2rear pads and discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,330 miles

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

1.nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,973 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 87,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,234 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 TCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

KU58 TCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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