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FE58 MLZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,821 mi
Last recorded176,821 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 176,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 176,821 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 171,705 miles

(various body damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition+exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

• Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 10 Apr 2024 171,704 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(various body damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition+exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

• Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Apr 2023 165,482 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various body damaged,heat shield loose

• (front exhaust pipe flexy poor condition)

Pass 8 Apr 2022 158,240 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust pipe flexy poor condition

heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2021 154,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded/breaking up/rattles (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension components corroding,front tyres wearing on edges,inner wing covers/bumper slightly loose offside front

Pass 13 Feb 2020 150,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 146,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 141,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has worn bald on its outer edge.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 141,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has worn bald on its outer edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 126,601 miles

Rear exhuast coroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in n/s/r suspension

Fail 16 Jan 2016 126,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhuast coroded

play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2015 116,544 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,561 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 MLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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