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VN58 KCO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 KCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,342 miles

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

Nearside front fog light lens damaged

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

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2023 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front fog light lens damaged

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

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,319 miles

Both front fog light lenses damaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output But causing poor beam patterns. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,827 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of NSF tyre. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate in poor condition. (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both front fog lights damaged

headlamp wash not working

Fail 1 May 2019 52,943 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both front fog lights damaged

headlamp wash not working

Pass 14 May 2018 42,554 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,542 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,542 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,860 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 19,860 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,951 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 15,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,021 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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VN58 KCO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 VN58 KCO, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN58 KCO registered?

VN58 KCO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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