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KU58 UGS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,540 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 100,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,762 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,432 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 84,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,388 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 78,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,177 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 75,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,266 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,976 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight damage to windscreen offside lower corner outside swept area

Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scolloped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scolloped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread fixing screw altering letter G, appears to be figure 6 (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight damage to windscreen offside lower corner outside swept area

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scalloping on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scalloped on inner edge. parts at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,095 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,983 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 UGS 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 72.7%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

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

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