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FL58 OLM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,708 mi
Last recorded149,708 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 149,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small chunks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 149,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small chunks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 143,101 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,528 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 109,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,309 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,309 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,621 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,722 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,946 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has worn outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2015 63,942 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has worn outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,147 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 OLM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

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

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