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FY58 OAJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,560 mi
Last recorded155,560 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 OAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 155,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 152,597 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 140,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,593 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 133,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,550 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches have dried mud around shock absorbers

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,550 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches have dried mud around shock absorbers

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under tray fitted restricting testers view

under side of vehicle covered in dried mud

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,366 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-v16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays, engine covers & cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fditted to door sills restricting testers view

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,340 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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FY58 OAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY58 OAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY58 OAJ registered?

FY58 OAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is FY58 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 OAJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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