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KV58 VKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,026 mi
Last recorded160,026 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 151,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 151,724 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 142,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 142,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,679 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2018 111,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,923 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,617 miles

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel, only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads distorted

o/s rear handbrake lazy and not locking out

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,843 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,991 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 VKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

KV58 VKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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