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FL58 OOU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,522 mi
Last recorded159,522 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 159,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 154,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR area (6.1.2 (a))

Metal coolant pipe across front of engine very corroded, going pourous weeping coolant

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges, almost cords, 2mm centre tread, multiple small cuts inner sidewall *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread, slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 154,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR area (6.1.2 (a))

Metal coolant pipe across front of engine very corroded, going pourous weeping coolant

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges, almost cords, 2mm centre tread, multiple small cuts inner sidewall *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread, slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 146,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 146,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 136,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 130,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 124,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 116,254 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 116,254 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,156 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 108,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 83,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,677 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,084 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 33,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

FL58 OOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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