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KU58 TGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,784 mi
Last recorded188,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 188,784 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 188,783 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 183,499 miles

Both front shocks corroded.

Both rear break backing plates corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 183,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shocks corroded.

Both rear break backing plates corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 179,116 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel is excessively corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wire spring is missing from brake caliper

handbrake lever travel is slightly high

Fail 22 Jul 2022 179,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support panel is excessively corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wire spring is missing from brake caliper

handbrake lever travel is slightly high

Pass 4 Aug 2021 175,144 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))

Offside Rear Upper alloy shock absorber mounting block is slightly broken on corner but still secure

coolant pipe on front of engine is corroded excessively

lower radiator mounting plates are excessively corroded /broken

Fail 3 Aug 2021 175,136 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Upper alloy shock absorber mounting block is slightly broken on corner but still secure

coolant pipe on front of engine is corroded excessively

lower radiator mounting plates are excessively corroded /broken

Pass 31 Jul 2020 167,161 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 167,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 156,751 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 156,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattom (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattom (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 146,309 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 146,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,540 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,675 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,240 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,769 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre valves are slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,069 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 24,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 TGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

KU58 TGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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