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KU58 UVW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,464 mi
Last recorded177,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 177,464 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after Y exhaust piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 177,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after Y exhaust piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 170,182 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door outside handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 159,609 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from Y section or exhaust at rear of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 159,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 149,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 137,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 137,664 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Emissions not tested not tested as knocking noise from engine bay detected (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,643 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,627 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe blowing slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,581 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all wheels have one retaining bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

front exhaust flexy pipe blowing slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,960 miles

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

brake imbalance on front

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,496 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 UVW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 UVW, 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 17 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 UVW registered?

KU58 UVW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is KU58 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 UVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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