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KU58 UAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,887 mi
Last recorded192,887 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 192,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 192,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 181,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 181,522 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 171,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 171,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 155,573 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 127,161 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 127,161 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,019 miles

pas lid missing

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pas lid missing

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,212 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside rear passenger child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection on seat belt

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,514 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,032 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 UAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

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

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