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FL58 OWK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 123,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,031 miles

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

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

o/s washer jet is not working

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,657 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,534 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,435 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 OWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

FL58 OWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is FL58 OWK safe to buy?

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