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FL58 OTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,590 mi
Last recorded195,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 195,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 195,582 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bango bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 181,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 171,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 161,886 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 161,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,498 miles

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,696 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,805 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,382 miles

nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge & nail in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,471 miles

engine bay under covers fitted

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 OTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

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

Is FL58 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OTP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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