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KU58 UYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,924 mi
Last recorded185,924 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 185,924 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box cracked 3/4 thru (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,801 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 102,801 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light ind fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 179,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to outer tread edge cracking in tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 179,058 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to outer tread edge cracking in tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 174,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 168,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 168,479 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 162,281 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 157,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 150,484 miles

no smoke reading on emisions

Pass 18 Sep 2013 128,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean for a reading

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,756 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 UYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU58 UYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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