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KU58 URX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 URX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 90,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 70,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,762 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,778 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,280 miles

Al the alloy wheels are scuffed

The exhaust rear heat sheild has been removed

The o/s parking brake outer cable bracket is broken.

There are various small stonechip in the windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,000 miles

O/s mirror lens discoloured

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,416 miles

N/s/r brake binding slightly

O/s mirror lens discoloured

Underbody dry/corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,416 miles

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

N/s/r brake binding slightly

O/s mirror lens discoloured

Underbody dry/corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,290 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,229 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 URX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URX, 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.

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What year was KU58 URX registered?

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

Is KU58 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 URX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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