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KU58 UDL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 146,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,435 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe ???? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 135,435 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe ???? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 126,757 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2021 111,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,975 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 71,779 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,538 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link has some play

n/s/r tyre low on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,308 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2011 25,977 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

KU58 UDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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