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FL58 OMG

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OMG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 77,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,145 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,527 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,309 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,963 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,664 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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FL58 OMG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 FL58 OMG, 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 FL58 OMG registered?

FL58 OMG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is FL58 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OMG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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