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FE58 MFV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,506 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor ring cracked

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front abs sensor ring cracked

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,511 miles

front rake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 64,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front rake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,010 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded on outer face

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,010 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded on outer face

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management lamp is on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,316 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 30,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,930 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 MFV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

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

Is FE58 MFV safe to buy?

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