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KV58 SFN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 153,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 145,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 138,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,142 miles

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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 134,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,985 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 45,179 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,228 miles

exhaust front section flexi minir deterioration+leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 42,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust front section flexi minir deterioration+leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,668 miles

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

tracking check req.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 28,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear 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 SFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

KV58 SFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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The MOT history for KV58 SFN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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