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FL58 OSA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,250 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 88,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 77,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,354 miles

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

Front exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,613 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,734 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,778 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,330 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,232 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,636 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 OSA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

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

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