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KU58 UDT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,345 mi
Last recorded73,345 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 71,265 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,843 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 69,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,342 miles

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

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

Under body components are corroded to the front and rear

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,149 miles

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

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

Under body has slight corrosion to the rear

Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under body has slight corrosion to the rear

Pass 26 Oct 2019 57,378 miles

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

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

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

under body has slight corrosion to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,638 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f slight cracking inbetween threads advise

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres has got cuts in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords advise

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,804 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 UDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

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

Is KU58 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UDT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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