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FE58 LXX

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,782 mi
Last recorded130,782 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 130,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 119,524 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 119,524 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,716 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,716 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,210 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,832 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,400 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 LXX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

FE58 LXX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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