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FL58 OSG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,987 mi
Last recorded160,987 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OSG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 160,987 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 160,987 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 144,332 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 114,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 100,316 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 94,312 miles

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))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,312 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2018 80,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 75,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,279 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,268 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,299 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 69,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,512 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 60,512 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,778 miles

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.

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 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?

The MOT history for FL58 OSG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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