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KV58 RKO

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,043 mi
Last recorded175,043 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 175,043 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 173,842 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 173,842 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 173,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 173,147 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 172,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm. Misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. Misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 170,553 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 170,552 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 165,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 148,615 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,198 miles

shockers starting to rust o/s/f inner c/v boot crumpled flex ferrels rusting front screen chipped

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,509 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 115,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inside edge slight wear on both front wish bone suspension mounting rubbers

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,394 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge slight wear on both front wish bone suspension mounting rubbers

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,225 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 552,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,683 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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KV58 RKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV58 RKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV58 RKO registered?

KV58 RKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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