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KU58 UAS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,565 mi
Last recorded80,565 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 80,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 78,421 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and have some cuts in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 74,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and have some cuts in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 69,307 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 69,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit ... 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake fluctuates

Pass 12 May 2018 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges main tread is between 2-3mm advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge main tread depth is between 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 58,721 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,547 miles

age cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,547 miles

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

age cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres inner and outer edges balding.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,431 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 UAS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

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

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