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KV58 SJY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,729 mi
Last recorded189,729 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 189,729 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint gaitor perished

Pass 21 Feb 2025 174,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,047 miles

all four tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,943 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 110,109 miles

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

Nearside 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 9 Nov 2018 101,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 101,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 94,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edges and perished

front tyres wearing on outside edges

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,459 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edges and perished

front tyres wearing on outside edges

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,351 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on the edges

offside rear tyre worn on the edge

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,344 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on the edges

offside rear tyre worn on the edge

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,189 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,234 miles

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

tyre size = 225/45ZR18

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tyre size = 225/45ZR18

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,247 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 SJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

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