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KV58 SGO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,292 mi
Last recorded196,292 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 196,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 27 Sep 2019 196,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 May 2018 184,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 176,048 miles

surface corrosion on rear body/chassis. suspension prescribed area both sides

Fail 11 Sep 2017 176,045 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion on rear body/chassis. suspension prescribed area both sides

Pass 7 Sep 2016 165,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 154,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 137,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,608 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,170 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 SGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

KV58 SGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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