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KY58 XCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 XCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 97,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 24 Dec 2018 97,774 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 2 Dec 2017 82,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,542 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,710 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,708 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 50,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

O.S.R Tyre Perishing On Outer Sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,284 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs scored

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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KY58 XCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY58 XCU, 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 KY58 XCU registered?

KY58 XCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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