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FL58 OPC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,720 mi
Last recorded114,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,941 miles

Heatshield loose

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Heatshield loose

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,983 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 58,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,494 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,331 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 OPC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC registered?

FL58 OPC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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