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KU58 UPN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,789 mi
Last recorded168,789 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 168,789 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 155,150 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,069 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 130,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,529 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 109,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UPN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

KU58 UPN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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