I can't comment specifically on that model, but when models are discontinued it is usually a sign that buyer demand is low, resources are difficult to come by (i.e. CITES listed wood), replaced by another model, or there is no profit in manufacturing the guitar.
According to the book "Martin Guitars: A Technical Reference", which has the production totals and prices for all Martins, it lists the following production totals for the OM-45, starting from the last year produced:
1994:11
1993: 8
1992: 5
1991: 3
1990: 3
1989: 5
1987-88: 1
1985-86: 1
I'm going to guess that in this case, it was discontinued due to poor customer demand. Are you a fan of the OM-45?
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