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FE58 MBY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,550 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,935 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 75,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,381 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,713 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,511 miles

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

front headlamp washers not working

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front headlamp washers not working

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,707 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 MBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

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

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