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FE58 MRV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,217 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,501 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,165 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,246 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 36,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,263 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 31,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,553 miles

nearside front tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,316 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 MRV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

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