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KU58 UCB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,360 mi
Last recorded140,360 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 140,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,173 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 130,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,003 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear Y peice (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,658 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,223 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,371 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,609 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 UCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 UCB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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