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FL58 OLJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,736 mi
Last recorded163,736 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 163,736 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,600 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 123,743 miles

both rear tyres tread slightly distorted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 110,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,048 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,120 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly in areas resulting in some parts being below legal limit

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 50,171 miles

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

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)

power steering fluid low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,597 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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FL58 OLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

FL58 OLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is FL58 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OLJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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