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KU58 UPM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,842 mi
Last recorded99,842 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 99,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,833 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 78,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,553 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,244 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,259 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 UPM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

KU58 UPM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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