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FE58 MLO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,765 mi
Last recorded79,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,765 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit (o/s/r worn on inner edge)

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake pads deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 71,513 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded and front pads getting low

both rear tyres low on tread and slightly wearing on inner edges also o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

front wiper blades just ok

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake discs slightly corroded and rear pads slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 71,513 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded and front pads getting low

both rear tyres low on tread and slightly wearing on inner edges also o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

front wiper blades just ok

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake discs slightly corroded and rear pads slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,735 miles

rear silencer detriorating

all four brake discs look worn

brake fluid low

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four brake discs look worn

brake fluid low

rear silencer detriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,857 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 MLO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

FE58 MLO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is FE58 MLO safe to buy?

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