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KU58 ULG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 ULG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear arm that hold spring bushes perished no excessive movment

nearside rear arm bush corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount damaged but still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,545 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,543 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,322 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,409 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,468 miles

child seat n/s/r

covers on sills

Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,032 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 ULG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 ULG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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