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FE58 LWU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 133,703 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2025 127,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,398 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 99,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,606 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,714 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CENTRE AROUND 3MM

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 2 Jun 2017 67,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,282 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED (NOT BLOWING)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,119 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low.

advise nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,740 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,855 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE58 LWU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE58 LWU registered?

FE58 LWU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FE58 LWU safe to buy?

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