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KU58 TXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,881 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 157,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 148,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 108,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 108,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,320 miles

rear tyres perished

stone chip on screen

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,236 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 TXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

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

Is KU58 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 TXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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