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KU58 UDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,831 mi
Last recorded200,831 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 200,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 191,500 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 191,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 183,120 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 183,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 175,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top mounts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2021 175,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top mounts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2020 165,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 165,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 155,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 150,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 150,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 135,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 118,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 99,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,815 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 UDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 UDZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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