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KU58 TUJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,445 mi
Last recorded176,445 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 176,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 164,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 149,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 135,603 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,469 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 126,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Also tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 126,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Also tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,229 miles

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

slight smoke emited when revved

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,048 miles

Emissions test passed as readings too low to register.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres,tread low on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,424 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TUJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 TUJ 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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