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FE58 MTV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,077 mi
Last recorded146,077 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip & corrosion on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip & corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge & stepping in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin corroding away on Centre & Rear box

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 137,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box outer skin corroding away

Very slight corrosion on rear sub frame

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,621 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,620 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Minimum parking brake efficiency requirements only just met at 16%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,659 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake efficiency not as good as it could/should be but still meets minimum requirements

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 44,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,663 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 MTV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

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