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KU58 SUX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,945 mi
Last recorded59,945 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,419 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,419 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,019 miles

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

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage steering pipes (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 46,733 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,192 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,205 miles

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

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

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 SUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KU58 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

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

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