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FL58 OVO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 130,453 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,994 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp 2 out 5 bulbs not working

Offside Rear stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 118,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs bot working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 118,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs bot working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,515 miles

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Fail 18 Mar 2023 112,515 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,710 miles

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 9 Feb 2021 107,440 miles

Offside Rear position lamp has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

Offside stop lamp has 2 out of 6 bulbs not working

engine ,side sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,191 miles

engine,side sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine and side sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 94,828 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine and side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,607 miles

engine and side sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner treads

engine and side sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,347 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,656 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,505 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FL58 OVO 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 71.4%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

FL58 OVO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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