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KU58 TUO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 127,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe corroded (front, Rear)

Pass 29 May 2025 124,011 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items ....underbody and components have slight corrosion

Fail 27 May 2025 124,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items ....underbody and components have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 115,983 miles

some suspension and brake components have age related corrosion

Fail 20 May 2024 115,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

some suspension and brake components have age related corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 110,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,313 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,490 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,380 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 59,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,514 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,923 miles

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 TUO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

KU58 TUO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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