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KU58 SYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,480 mi
Last recorded139,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 139,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 137,445 miles

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

petrol cap seal perishing.

Fail 13 Jan 2025 137,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

petrol cap seal perishing.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,047 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 122,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,493 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 116,491 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 110,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,598 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit of 1.6mm at 1.5mm [235/45/r17],97w extra load pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,703 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,651 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,192 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 SYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

KU58 SYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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