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KV58 SKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,761 mi
Last recorded192,761 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 192,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens missing

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

Fail 20 May 2024 192,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing centre blowing at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lens missing

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 188,583 miles

corrosion nearside front strut

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2022 183,864 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 183,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside shallow cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 179,995 miles

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

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 6 Feb 2019 171,420 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,973 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,806 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 137,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,749 miles

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

offside rear coil spring slightly pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,361 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 83,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,917 miles

FRONT N/S TYRE WALL DAMAGED,CLOSE TO 2MM

Fail 16 Dec 2011 69,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

FRONT N/S TYRE WALL DAMAGED,CLOSE TO 2MM

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 SKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

KV58 SKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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