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FL58 OOW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

232,654 mi
Last recorded232,654 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 232,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 217,570 miles

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

Rear exhaust hits bumper

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 217,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust hits bumper

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 201,873 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 175,809 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 155,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 134,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and slight blow on rear silencer

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 115,063 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 115,064 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,200 miles

tyre indicater on

Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre indicater on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,605 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,034 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 OOW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

FL58 OOW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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