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KU58 TXM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,570 mi
Last recorded149,570 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,570 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 144,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 123,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 123,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 113,958 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,721 miles

Slight play in N/S/R upper suspension arm outer bush

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,518 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread very close to tread wear bars

offside rear tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,469 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) in center of tread and bald on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low (3mm). edges worn further.

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, distorted on inner edge and has a nail in tyre.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 43,160 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low (3mm). edges worn further.

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and distorted on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TXM 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 78.9%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 TXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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