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KV58 RKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,778 mi
Last recorded153,778 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 153,778 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc judder (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc judder (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 153,778 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc judder (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc judder (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,690 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 147,665 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,204 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,738 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,716 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,467 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,872 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,551 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread starting to lift out of shape

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,459 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread starting to lift out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,069 miles

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

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

engine covers , undertrays & sill covers

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre has a cut in sidewall but no cord showing

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,870 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,970 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 RKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

KV58 RKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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