2008 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · KU58 URM
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 120,024 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU58 URM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2026
- 120,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU58 URM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (KU58 URM) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KU58 URM Mileage History
- 21/06/2023108,933 mi
- 28/03/2024112,356 mi+3,423 mi
- 28/03/2025116,455 mi+4,099 mi
- 02/04/2025116,456 mi+1 mi
- 02/03/2026120,024 mi+3,568 mi
Average of roughly 4,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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