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KU58 UBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,862 mi
Last recorded118,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,091 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,025 miles

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

nearside stop lamp working /using back up light

Fail 3 Nov 2023 107,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside stop lamp working /using back up light

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 94,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,631 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,528 miles

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))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top alloy mounting brackets showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,058 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

nearside door mirror cracked, poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,058 miles

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

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

nearside door mirror cracked, poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,687 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,426 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 UBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

KU58 UBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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