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FE58 MMF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass lose ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside o/s mirror glass poor condition

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

exhaust mid & rear sections poor condition

power steering rack pipes corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2020 94,772 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre inner sidewall tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering rack pipes corroded.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass lose ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside o/s mirror glass poor condition

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

exhaust mid & rear sections poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,780 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bushs both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off centre

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,288 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,720 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 40,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,908 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 31,908 miles

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

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 MMF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

FE58 MMF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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