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FL58 OTW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,251 mi
Last recorded185,251 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2019 185,251 miles

Front strut top bearings noisey

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 178,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 169,876 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 163,615 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightl worn on the inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 154,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 134,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,972 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 OTW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is FL58 OTW safe to buy?

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