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FE58 LYP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,083 mi
Last recorded153,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 153,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 153,080 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Pipe To Filter Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 148,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 144,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device warning light on

Fail 21 Feb 2024 144,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device warning light on

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,850 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,483 miles

slight wear in rear hub bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,942 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,250 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear exhaust skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,250 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear exhaust skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,337 miles

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

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

rear exhaust badly corroded

slight noise from front steering/suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,878 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,521 miles

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

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

rear brake discs wearing/ lipped

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 LYP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

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

Is FE58 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LYP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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