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KU58 UOW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,817 mi
Last recorded142,817 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,817 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak between engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 142,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower section of spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak between engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 137,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 129,675 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,307 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 119,302 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 113,094 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged TPMS sensor nut corroded (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,656 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,042 miles

Emissons to clean for smoke meter to read

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)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,948 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 UOW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 UOW, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 UOW registered?

KU58 UOW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is KU58 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UOW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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