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FL58 OTD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 150,012 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp in/op

Fail 5 Jun 2019 150,011 miles

Emissions not tested Due to poor running.noise and lack of power limited performance warning on dash panel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NAIL IN TYRE been run flat and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 45 zr 17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp in/op

Fail 17 Oct 2018 146,403 miles

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2017 141,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 141,463 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 135,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,325 miles

Both front tyres cracking badly on inner and outter side walls (225/45zr17.94w)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre worn to3mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,977 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 OTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

FL58 OTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is FL58 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OTD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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