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FL58 OVW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,259 mi
Last recorded176,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 176,259 miles

rear suspension corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 167,489 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 167,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both lamp bulbs. (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 154,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 140,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 82,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,205 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 60,205 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,719 miles

offside front seat becoming loose.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,895 miles

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 OVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

FL58 OVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is FL58 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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