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KU58 UHG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,172 mi
Last recorded98,172 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,006 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,768 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,749 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 92,607 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,851 miles

flatspots on rear tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2019 87,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

flatspots on rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,207 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + nail (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

front pads unevenly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2015 49,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,993 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 UHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

KU58 UHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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