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KU58 UPR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,474 mi
Last recorded181,474 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 181,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 172,343 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 172,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both parking brake performances low

Pass 14 Oct 2021 162,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 162,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 150,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 136,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,577 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,577 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,501 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,438 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 UPR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 UPR registered?

KU58 UPR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KU58 UPR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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