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FE58 MGZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,827 mi
Last recorded186,827 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 186,827 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 180,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 173,673 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rearupper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 169,126 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm offside rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 169,126 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm offside rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,843 miles

Front Lower engine stabiliser worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 157,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 151,910 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake return spring broken

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,964 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust ox corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 125,567 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,116 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,489 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE58 MGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

FE58 MGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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