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FL58 OSK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,922 mi
Last recorded126,922 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 126,922 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR MIRROR

Fail 13 Mar 2020 126,920 miles

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

DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR MIRROR

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,520 miles

slight corrosion on rear flexi hoses / under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 69,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,439 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,437 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,588 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 34,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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 OSK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK registered?

FL58 OSK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FL58 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OSK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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