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FL58 ONP

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,065 mi
Last recorded145,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 ONP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper & lower hub bushes/bearings show slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at/from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre & rear exhaust silencer bodies in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2019 145,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn [23" aero.] (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper & lower hub bushes/bearings show slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at/from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre & rear exhaust silencer bodies in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2018 144,950 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 136,640 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroding

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 136,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front and nearside rear tyres have abnormal wear

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroding

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

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,112 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens has slight damage

Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,484 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 97,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,544 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,069 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,156 miles

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

Wipers streaking

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 ONP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

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

Is FL58 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 ONP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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