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LK58 KTV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,801 mi
Last recorded38,801 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 KTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 38,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 33,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,074 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 33,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,817 miles

Nearside Front steering rack play

Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,877 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 26,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 24,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,696 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 22,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,288 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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LK58 KTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK58 KTV, 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 LK58 KTV registered?

LK58 KTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is LK58 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK58 KTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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