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FE58 MPU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,353 miles

Rear Wheel arches & sills have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,891 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches And Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 117,795 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front Subframe Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches And Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,131 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arch area. and back of both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 exhaust badly corroded out skin coming off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,703 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,340 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,230 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,492 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,334 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,761 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,040 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES AROUND 3MM

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,280 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED (NOT BLOWING )

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,467 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED (NOT BLOWING )

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,159 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,029 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 MPU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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