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KU58 TSO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,521 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,708 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,445 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount creeking while opperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2022 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass gone brown (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass gone brown (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount creeking while opperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,339 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 13 May 2019 61,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 May 2019 61,524 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 May 2018 52,830 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 May 2018 52,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper arms obstructing driver view of the road (8.3.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2017 44,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 May 2016 41,190 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 41,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,490 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 33,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,741 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

KU58 TSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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