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KU58 THX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,751 mi
Last recorded170,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 THX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 170,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,153 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,044 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 110,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,043 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 75,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,171 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 THX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 THX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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