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KU58 UPX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,580 mi
Last recorded128,580 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 128,580 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 128,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around bell house area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 117,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge where marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and uneven surface (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around bell house area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 106,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe and Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,608 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under battery (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,321 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW THROUGH CENTER TREAD

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,491 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,490 miles

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

coil spring broken OSF (2.4.C.1a)

NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,461 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS NSR AND OSR HAVE SLIGHT SCORING

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre.

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 UPX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

KU58 UPX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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