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FL58 OSJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box outer shield corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 90,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box outer shield corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,117 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,315 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 12 Feb 2024 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 85,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror discolored on the glass

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel

Offside Front door mirror discolored on the glass

Rear back boc outer cover corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,840 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,840 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DAMAGED (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 66,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,598 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,039 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 OSJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

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

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