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KU58 TFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,148 mi
Last recorded166,148 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 166,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 162,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 161,018 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 161,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,528 miles

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,939 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,339 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f driveshaft oilseal weeping oil

tpm system indicates a fault

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

slight oil leak from both n/s/f & o/s/f drive shaft seals

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,986 miles

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

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

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

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 TFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 TFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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