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FY58 OAH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 OAH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 138,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 130,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,931 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,523 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jul 2020 110,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,361 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 102,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,348 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 53,348 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2013 44,317 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,981 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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FY58 OAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY58 OAH, 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 FY58 OAH registered?

FY58 OAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is FY58 OAH safe to buy?

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