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KV58 ELU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,890 mi
Last recorded153,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 ELU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 153,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 138,327 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,672 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,016 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,996 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 107,996 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,579 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

Offside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,207 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine maintance light is on

Nearside front brake disc is corroded

Offside front brake disc is corroded

Slight uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,858 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 74,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,208 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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KV58 ELU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KV58 ELU, 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 KV58 ELU registered?

KV58 ELU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is KV58 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 ELU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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