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FE58 MBV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,571 mi
Last recorded39,571 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,057 miles

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

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

service light on

Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,594 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 25,594 miles

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

Both front tyres close to limit and have cracking to inner sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,807 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 MBV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

FE58 MBV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FE58 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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