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FE58 MWC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,276 mi
Last recorded145,276 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF / OSF / NSR / OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED / UNDER VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF / NSR / OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,041 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,025 miles

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,430 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,574 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 102,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,833 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,554 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MWC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

FE58 MWC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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