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KV58 RKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,242 mi
Last recorded137,242 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column / steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective pivot lower arm ball joint securing device not secured. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column / steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,311 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,561 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 103,092 miles

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

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly deteriated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,120 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,261 miles

emissions too low to be detected

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,167 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV58 RKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV58 RKA, 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 KV58 RKA registered?

KV58 RKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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