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FE58 LWZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,985 mi
Last recorded111,985 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 111,985 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 111,985 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 102,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust backbox corroding.

Pass 6 May 2022 102,420 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,860 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,851 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,992 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
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FE58 LWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LWZ, 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.

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What year was FE58 LWZ registered?

FE58 LWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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