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FE58 MLY

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,382 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre near outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,176 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,107 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,017 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside rear tyre inner part of tread is slightly uneven

Offside rear tyre inner part of tread is slightly uneven

Rear silencer is corroded, but not leaking

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer is corroded, but not leaking

under-trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer is corroded, but not leaking

under-trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer is slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,148 miles

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)

front brake discs slightl scord

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 MLY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

FE58 MLY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is FE58 MLY safe to buy?

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