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KU58 UWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake cable brackets broken but cable still adequately supported

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 89,988 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep perish cracks to cords. 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake cable brackets broken but cable still adequately supported

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 87,209 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepped inner edge, minor cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 78,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn and deformed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,605 miles

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

damage to passenger front door

drivers window not working

front number plate cracked

offside rear light cluster outer cover smashed

Fail 31 Oct 2019 69,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

damage to passenger front door

drivers window not working

front number plate cracked

offside rear light cluster outer cover smashed

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,602 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2017 58,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 52,975 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,656 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,637 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed & damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,541 miles

front tyres nearing limit

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 UWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

KU58 UWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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