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KU58 UBJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,111 mi
Last recorded115,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,111 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy weak

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,224 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 64,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 64,038 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 60,113 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 60,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,515 miles

windscreen washer pump appears to be leaking slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2020 58,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 55,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 55,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,280 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,891 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 UBJ is a 2008 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 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 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 UBJ registered?

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

Is KU58 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UBJ 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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