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FL58 ONF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,299 mi
Last recorded138,299 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 ONF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 138,299 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 138,299 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,137 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 133,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,591 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 120,591 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,345 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 105,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,786 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear 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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FL58 ONF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ONF, 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 ONF registered?

FL58 ONF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is FL58 ONF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 ONF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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