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KY58 XDB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,475 mi
Last recorded144,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 144,475 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,559 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 139,554 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 129,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 129,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 125,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, could possibly be steering rack further investigation needed ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,803 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm, avons 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, could possibly be steering rack further investigation needed ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,446 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust boot insecure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust boot insecure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,895 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge.

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

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexie. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake high.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,679 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,866 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 58,655 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 56,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,848 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 42,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap door missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,322 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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KY58 XDB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

KY58 XDB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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