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KU58 TNO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,827 mi
Last recorded161,827 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 161,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 155,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 139,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed don't open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,016 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 125,993 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spanner warning light on dash not eml

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,757 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,246 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,238 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,064 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure along front panel (1.9.2a)

Lower Fuel pipe insecure along floor (7.2.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,403 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,044 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and low on inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2013 50,568 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and low on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,375 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 233,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TNO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TNO, 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 TNO registered?

KU58 TNO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is KU58 TNO safe to buy?

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