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FE58 MLK

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 137,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 134,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,852 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 132,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 130,924 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine coolant sensor fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,230 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,228 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,683 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 MLK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

FE58 MLK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is FE58 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MLK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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