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FL58 OUU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 86,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,128 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 80,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,851 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,589 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,641 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Fail 6 Dec 2014 57,938 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,938 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,802 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 48,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,167 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,916 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 OUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OUU, 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

How do I check the history of FL58 OUU?

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What year was FL58 OUU registered?

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

Is FL58 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OUU shows 21 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.

Does FL58 OUU have outstanding finance?

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