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KU58 UNS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 121,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,617 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre 2.2 mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre 2.2 mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2017 93,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,855 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 UNS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

KU58 UNS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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