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FL58 OPT

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,962 mi
Last recorded94,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,962 miles

Front fog lights inop.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 85,927 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 85,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high os and ns front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working os and ns front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,729 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,536 miles

Nearside Front 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 OPT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

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

Is FL58 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 OPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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