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KU58 TXT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,206 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,206 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,481 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,480 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm on lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm on lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

center exhaust silence outer skin corroded

slight roughness from n/s/f upper strut bearing

slight roughness from o/s/f upper strut bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,052 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 22,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,711 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 TXT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

KU58 TXT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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