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KU58 TWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,123 mi
Last recorded170,123 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 170,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 158,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 107,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,367 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,652 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,983 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 TWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 TWF registered?

KU58 TWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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