MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE'S. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LIGHT SCRATCH'S ACROSS SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH'S PERISHED, CORRODED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEX JOINT SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose 2 X BOLT'S MISSING. 1 X BOLT LOOSE. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE'S. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front FOG LIGHT LAMP MISSING.
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LIGHT SCRATCH'S ACROSS SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH'S PERISHED, CORRODED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL58 OSG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?
FL58 OSG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.
Is FL58 OSG safe to buy?
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