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KU58 UGM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,374 mi
Last recorded157,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 157,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 154,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 154,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 147,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 133,829 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 113,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,159 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,881 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,947 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

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 UGM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

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

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