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FE58 MUC

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,102 miles

Handbrake lever has high travel

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly on inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective SYSTERM CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly PARK BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS (EXCESSIVE)TRAVEL. (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S, (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ,CORRODED, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,708 miles

OIL LEAK/ENGINE

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated left rear handbrake dragging slightly after realese (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,516 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,750 miles

BRAKE FLUID IN POOR CONDITION

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,750 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

BRAKE FLUID IN POOR CONDITION

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,535 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion/deterioration

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,759 miles

uneven tyre wear occurring on inner edge of n/s/r.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,882 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MUC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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