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FL58 OMS

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,215 mi
Last recorded185,215 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 185,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 178,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 168,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 161,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 151,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 130,431 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 130,431 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,806 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 85,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,390 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 74,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,200 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,067 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 OMS 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 75%.

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 FL58 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

FL58 OMS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is FL58 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OMS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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