MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Plastic covers on sills etc hindering examination. o/s/r wheel arch corroded.
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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