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FL58 OTJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,329 mi
Last recorded125,329 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

the o/s/f brake is juddering slightly and the front brake pads are quite worn

Fail 10 Dec 2013 125,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

the o/s/f brake is juddering slightly and the front brake pads are quite worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,155 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,351 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,492 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 OTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

FL58 OTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is FL58 OTJ safe to buy?

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