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KU58 UBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,536 mi
Last recorded47,536 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,796 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 41,388 miles

Central Rear Inner hand brake lever approaching limit

Nearside Front strut corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust brkts corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded inc brkts

Fail 22 Sep 2022 37,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded inc brkts

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,003 miles

Front struts corroded both sides

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded, including brkts

Fail 12 Aug 2021 34,001 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front struts corroded both sides

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded, including brkts

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 31,934 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cable brackets corroded

Rear rear brake backing plated corroded both sides

Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both side middle h-brake cables brks corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,382 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 UBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

KU58 UBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is KU58 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UBZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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