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KU58 UHB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 99,608 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 99,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 93,578 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 88,430 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,478 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 75,253 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 75,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,442 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,991 miles

front drop links worn / exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front drop links worn / exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,747 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn

poss punture nsr tyre

split in inner osf tyre side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,067 miles

osf drop link rubber poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,544 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 UHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

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