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VN58 KCV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,527 mi
Last recorded77,527 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 KCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,527 miles

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

Rear frame corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 77,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear frame corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,415 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil steering rack leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 75,326 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear frame corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,291 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,696 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,209 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,017 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

some damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,179 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 KCV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VN58 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN58 KCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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