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FE58 LXH

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,828 mi
Last recorded82,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 82,828 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear casing corroded both side

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 80,748 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Silencer casing coming adrift/rusted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer casing coming adrift - not blowing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,283 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,108 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,897 miles

rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,895 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 LXH 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 93.8%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

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

Is FE58 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LXH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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