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KU58 UKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,250 mi
Last recorded97,250 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,218 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,666 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 89,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi outter mesh broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2020 89,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front top strut mounting bearings are stiff

fumes in the engine bay engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,534 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight however a knock was heard when driving the vehicle in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sub frame support cross member bolt broken

Offside Front jacking point is in the boot

Fail 11 Aug 2018 84,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight however a knock was heard when driving the vehicle in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sub frame support cross member bolt broken

Offside Front jacking point is in the boot

Fail 29 Jul 2018 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,707 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,707 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper smearing slightly

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,663 miles

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

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 UKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

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

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