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KU58 UPY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,961 mi
Last recorded159,961 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 159,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 152,130 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 142,620 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 142,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 132,598 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 132,598 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 118,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt doesn't reel in fully but has to be pulled out to use and passes lock test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt doesn't reel in fully but has to be pulled out to use and passes lock test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,310 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,088 miles

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

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 UPY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UPY, 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.

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What year was KU58 UPY registered?

KU58 UPY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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