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KU58 UUL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,162 mi
Last recorded127,162 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 127,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 124,855 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 124,855 miles

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim fitted wrong to requirements - inside facing outwards (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 122,226 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 119,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 118,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 118,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 116,159 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 116,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,388 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2015 101,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,822 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,546 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,355 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 UUL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

KU58 UUL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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