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FL58 OVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,335 mi
Last recorded140,335 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 140,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,453 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 133,453 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe to hose retaining clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 128,361 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,340 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 4 Feb 2019 117,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,051 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,051 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on outer edge and has nail in it

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,971 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 74,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,995 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 OVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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