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FV58 MSU

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 MSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 143,734 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 141,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,552 miles

Central heat shield loose but has 2 fixings still holding it up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose but has 2 fixings still holding it up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 129,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 125,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads very low 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily pitted Poor condition requires replacing!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively **borderline** (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake grabbing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,350 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,350 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub barrell bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,450 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,450 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,800 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FV58 MSU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FV58 MSU, 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 FV58 MSU registered?

FV58 MSU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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