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FE58 MDF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,457 mi
Last recorded74,457 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,641 miles

Front Pads wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge and hitting centre legal bars

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread and feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,965 miles

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

rear exhaust outer, rear sleeving corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread has wear slightly out of shape on the inner edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on the inner edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,660 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 37,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,747 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,631 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,719 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 MDF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

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

Is FE58 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MDF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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