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FE58 MPY

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,607 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR LEAKING AND HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 113,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR LEAKING AND HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,368 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,859 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,857 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 105,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,762 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,725 miles

Exhaust corroded

Tpms issue

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,602 miles

Exhaust corroded

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,270 miles

Nearside Door mirror deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 86,268 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 Door mirror deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,031 miles

near side non obligotory mirror, glass in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,891 miles

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)

both front tyres low edges and heel and toe wear - tracking possibly out

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,674 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 MPY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

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

Is FE58 MPY safe to buy?

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