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AF58 TVO

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,646 mi
Last recorded182,646 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 TVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 182,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 170,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 150,616 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 150,616 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 129,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,468 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 123,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,955 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,485 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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AF58 TVO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF58 TVO, 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 AF58 TVO registered?

AF58 TVO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is AF58 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 TVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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