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KU58 SSO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,517 mi
Last recorded178,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 178,517 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 171,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,443 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 166,443 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,664 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 156,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 136,416 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 136,408 miles

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

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

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

tpms w/l on.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Pressure monitoring system faulty

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,289 miles

1l c3 oil used

front pads appear thin

nsf tyre has edge wear

nsf tyre valve metal nut cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,380 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,380 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,597 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,618 miles

rear heat sheild loose

tyre pressure monitering system indicates a fault

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,061 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

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 SSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc 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 KU58 SSO, 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 KU58 SSO registered?

KU58 SSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is KU58 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 SSO 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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