MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear handbrake out of adjustment, passed on lock
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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