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FE58 LZM

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,319 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both images deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inside (devoid of tread) inner primary groove = 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides = bulging under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 119,487 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,140 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 105,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,356 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,744 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 85,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,138 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

exhaust back box corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2013 62,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,710 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,125 miles

All 4 tyre's worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LZM 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 80%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

FE58 LZM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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