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KV58 VJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,322 mi
Last recorded192,322 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 192,322 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 152,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,923 miles

Front Subframe corroding

Rear Subframe corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe corroding

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

Rear Subframe corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,654 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 93,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,128 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,128 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,096 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,021 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,439 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 VJZ 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

KV58 VJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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The MOT history for KV58 VJZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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