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FE58 MPX

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,147 mi
Last recorded113,147 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,147 miles

Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,059 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 97,053 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,269 miles

Oil leak slight at sump area ()

all tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,133 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 91,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc's are corroded

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,777 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 MPX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

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

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