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KU58 UVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,662 mi
Last recorded36,662 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 36,662 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 36,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 29,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 28,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 26,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 23,747 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 23,747 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 22,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cuts and marks on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 20 percent inoprative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front flexy brake hoses corroded at ferrules

Fail 12 Jun 2018 20,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 20 percent inoprative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front flexy brake hoses corroded at ferrules

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,886 miles

Nearside steering arm has very slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

small cut to o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,857 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 13,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,254 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,889 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 10,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front wiper slightly worn...

Pass 2 Oct 2011 9,869 miles

N/S/F/ sidewall deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UVK, 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

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What year was KU58 UVK registered?

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

Is KU58 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UVK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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