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KU58 UPP

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,942 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 103,941 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 101,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,996 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 97,995 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,975 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 85,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,130 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel 9+ clicks (1.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking fluid near filler (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,016 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 72,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,871 miles

Child seats fitted

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2016 61,826 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seats fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,762 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UPP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

KU58 UPP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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