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FE58 MVH

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,385 mi
Last recorded173,385 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 173,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 171,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 171,652 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 162,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 154,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,915 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,078 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake out of adjustment, passed on lock

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,078 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake out of adjustment, passed on lock

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight washer not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 126,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight washer not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,811 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,777 miles

All rear hub swivel bushes have slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' star in left hand side of screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,400 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking from behind bumper (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' star in left hand side of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front small star on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front small star on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,080 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,190 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,872 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE58 MVH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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