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FL58 OPE

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,731 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,076 miles

hand brake lever free play

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 235/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

front discs starting to lip/corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened o/s/f anti roll bar link assy has excessive wear/play (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking power steering pipes leaking at o/s/f (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Dec 2015 55,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

centre + rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,115 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage has play

wipers streaky

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,644 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front engine stabilizer bar worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,644 miles

front engine stabilizer bar worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,815 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,415 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear at outer edge

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 OPE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

FL58 OPE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is FL58 OPE safe to buy?

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