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KU58 UBE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,545 mi
Last recorded133,545 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 133,545 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut itself is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 133,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cut with ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut itself is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 132,286 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens discoloured starting to effect headlamp beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight washer jet, 1 jet missing, only required on MOT from 01/09/2009

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour with no effect headlamp beam pattern at present (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 129,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens discoloured starting to effect headlamp beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight washer jet, 1 jet missing, only required on MOT from 01/09/2009

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour with no effect headlamp beam pattern at present (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image intensity reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer faulty / damaged.

Nearside Front windscreen washer fluid poor performance.

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle travel has maximum free-play present when operated. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,265 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,828 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,421 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,399 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,004 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 51,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,986 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,271 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 UBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 UBE registered?

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

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