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KU58 SZP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,801 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL AND 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND THE GEAR BOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 117,076 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,605 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear jacking rubber missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KU58 SZP, 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 KU58 SZP registered?

KU58 SZP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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