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FE58 MDU

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,430 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 97,590 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,400 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 81,400 miles

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

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,596 miles

front tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

offside rear brake disc scoured

rear number plate delaminating

run out from rear brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,492 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,868 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,862 miles

Engine covers

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

Under trays

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,965 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,608 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 MDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

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

Is FE58 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MDU 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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