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FL58 OPU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

286,685 mi
Last recorded286,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 286,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 281,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT RUSTING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS AGE RELATED OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 281,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT RUSTING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS AGE RELATED OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 274,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 274,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P1110 CHARGE AIR BYPASS VALVE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 264,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Wishbone Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine very oily but not leaving a major patch on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Slightly Work (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 264,134 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake Requires adjustment or repair (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Light On (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Wishbone Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine very oily but not leaving a major patch on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Slightly Work (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Back Box on exhaust Skin Split outer

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 256,611 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 60% WORN,REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW ON TREAD NSR SLIGHTLY WORSE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 256,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 60% WORN,REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW ON TREAD NSR SLIGHTLY WORSE

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot HANDBRAKE CABLE PULL OFF SPRING MISSING (3.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 241,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

OS BEAM PATTERN WEAK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 221,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin split (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 221,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin split (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 191,028 miles

Exhaust Skin Split

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 163,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 131,239 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 131,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,699 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 OPU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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