CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU58 URP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 URP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,931 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,073 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,378 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 79,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,054 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 48,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,625 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU58 URP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 URP, 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

How do I check the history of KU58 URP?

You can check the full history of KU58 URP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU58 URP registered?

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

Is KU58 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 URP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU58 URP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU58 URP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.