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KU58 TFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 77,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 77,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,035 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 56,035 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,531 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped and corroded.

Advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall split and perished.

Advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 52,531 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped and corroded.

Advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall split and perished.

Advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS/PERISHED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED/LIPPED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS/PERISHED/AROUND 3MM

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2018 48,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS/PERISHED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED/LIPPED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS/PERISHED/AROUND 3MM

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,974 miles

Advise both front tyres sidewall damage.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,063 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT AND PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (CENTRE ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre AND CENTRE.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seats,unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belts

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,364 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,364 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 11,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

KU58 TFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is KU58 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 TFA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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