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FL58 ONV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,405 mi
Last recorded191,405 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 ONV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 191,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 180,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 162,687 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 162,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 116,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,231 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus badly cracking/Tear inner side-wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,615 miles

front brake pads low

offside front subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,620 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,389 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,639 miles

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

slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,440 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 ONV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

FL58 ONV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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