CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU58 UGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,884 mi
Last recorded83,884 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 81,680 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 67,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,170 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable too close to sidewall ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,970 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,970 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,190 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,190 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front discs exssesivly corroded inner edge

Nearside Rear exaust heat shield loosen insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,109 miles

slight distortion in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,567 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU58 UGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU58 UGC?

You can check the full history of KU58 UGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU58 UGC registered?

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

Is KU58 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UGC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU58 UGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU58 UGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.