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FL58 OKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,705 mi
Last recorded154,705 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 154,705 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 154,704 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 146,660 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 146,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,653 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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FL58 OKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL58 OKN, 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 FL58 OKN registered?

FL58 OKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is FL58 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OKN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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