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FL58 OSW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OSW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 82,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 76,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 73,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,457 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,438 miles

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 OSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL58 OSW registered?

FL58 OSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FL58 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OSW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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