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KU58 UED

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,559 mi
Last recorded153,559 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 153,559 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 153,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,399 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 145,391 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting noisy in operation

Fail 22 Oct 2021 136,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension top mounting noisy in operation

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,101 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mounting noisy on full lock

Fail 27 Oct 2020 126,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mounting noisy on full lock

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy when steering turned

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,309 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,927 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Front tyre low

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,782 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,661 miles

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

n.s.f. wiper split on ends

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 UED is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

KU58 UED is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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