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KU58 UGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,598 mi
Last recorded128,598 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 128,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,490 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,443 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 105,305 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,856 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 92,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,494 miles

bonnet pull poor operation.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

bonnet pull poor operation.

Pass 6 Apr 2020 82,952 miles

Front headlight aim on high side

Nearside Front tyre worn

Rear brake flexis corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2020 82,952 miles

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

Front headlight aim on high side

Nearside Front tyre worn

Rear brake flexis corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 78,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,213 miles

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,503 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,236 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 UGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGG, 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 UGG registered?

KU58 UGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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