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FL58 OVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,631 mi
Last recorded130,631 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,631 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,375 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,159 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 79,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing not tested

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,874 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 42,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

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

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