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KU58 UPB

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,415 mi
Last recorded160,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 160,415 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 149,782 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,398 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 114,101 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))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 108,023 miles

Exhaust flexi section and rear box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 100,110 miles

Both wing mirrors deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,592 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,151 miles

Front tyres worn low

Heavy oil leak, further investigation advised

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear tyre valve stems deteriorated close to excessive

Wing mirrors deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2016 69,746 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,165 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,312 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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KU58 UPB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU58 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU58 UPB registered?

KU58 UPB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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