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OV58 LFR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 LFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 116,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,917 miles

alternator belt pulley very noisy

Fail 18 Dec 2018 104,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

alternator belt pulley very noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,301 miles

'brake light failure on dash'?,both brake light working

Offside mirror caseing damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

'brake light failure on dash'?,both brake light working

Offside mirror caseing damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,363 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 67,363 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,459 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 59,459 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front and rear (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Dec 2014 53,741 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mgmt light on at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,803 miles

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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OV58 LFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV58 LFR, 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 OV58 LFR registered?

OV58 LFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is OV58 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 LFR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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