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KU58 UUX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,371 mi
Last recorded150,371 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 150,371 miles

slight cracking on rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2021 138,849 miles

slight cracking on rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2021 138,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight cracking on rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,787 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 122,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,244 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 78,266 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,011 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,818 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 UUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

KU58 UUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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