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FL58 OUG

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,620 mi
Last recorded55,620 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre abnormally worn on inner edge, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,700 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to outer skin of back box exhaust.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror lense deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,669 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 38,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,747 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,050 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,777 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,257 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,439 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,195 miles

front brake discs a bit worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,565 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 OUG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

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

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