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KU58 TFN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 164,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,391 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 157,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,927 miles

Service brake efficiency achieved 53%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 128,927 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake efficiency achieved 53%

Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,439 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cut

Fail 21 Feb 2017 111,439 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cut

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,263 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,601 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,293 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 TFN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 TFN, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KU58 TFN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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