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FE58 MPF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,112 mi
Last recorded161,112 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 161,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2024 154,943 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,415 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 151,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,199 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))

both trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,203 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 137,035 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

front brakes look worn

oil leaks

rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,737 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2017 112,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,052 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Low effort to offside parking brake

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,818 miles

low effort to offside parking brake

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,664 miles

Small cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,999 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 MPF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MPF, 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 MPF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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