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KV58 SKE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 SKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 147,858 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 147,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,603 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaiter leak

Offside Front driveshaft support damged

Offside Inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 131,603 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaiter leak

Offside Inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside driveshaft support housing damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2017 131,602 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaiter leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside driveshaft support housing damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

slight play in offside rear rose joint

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,890 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre inner edge worn thin - advise replace

o/s front tyre close to limits - advise replace soon

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,931 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 88,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 88,139 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 SKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

KV58 SKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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