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KU58 SDO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,370 mi
Last recorded83,370 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 77,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 77,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE DUE TO DEFORMITY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ALSO GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,004 miles

rear tyres starting warp on inner edge n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,547 miles

near side rear tyre mist shaped on in side

off side rear tyre mist shaped on in side

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,288 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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KU58 SDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KU58 SDO, 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 KU58 SDO registered?

KU58 SDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is KU58 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 SDO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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