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KU58 UDW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 145,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,189 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 136,099 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking at rack/pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r has space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 106,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 106,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,195 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 71,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,983 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,678 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,508 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 56,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,613 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,612 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,876 miles

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

nearside front headlamp beam image has no kick up to right

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,201 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 UDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

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

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