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KU58 UGV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

252,331 mi
Last recorded252,331 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 252,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 245,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 240,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 240,242 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 232,429 miles

Central Rear Rear exhaust system getting weak due to corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 232,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear exhaust system getting weak due to corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 224,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 220,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 217,557 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 217,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 210,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 202,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 202,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 192,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

major oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 185,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 174,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 106,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,829 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 UGV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 UGV, 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 17 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 UGV registered?

KU58 UGV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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