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FL58 OSE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,744 mi
Last recorded176,744 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 176,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer body corrosion

Offside Front Outer Door handle faulty

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 162,583 miles

Plastic covers on sills etc hindering examination. o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 162,582 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Plastic covers on sills etc hindering examination. o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 141,070 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,747 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight level device broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 124,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight level device broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 109,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp Washer not Working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Fog Lens Broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both WornOn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 109,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp Washer not Working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Fog Lens Broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both WornOn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,150 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2020 79,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 Out of 4 illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,079 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,700 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2017 61,700 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,059 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,115 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 OSE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

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

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