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AV58 EHM

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,450 mi
Last recorded168,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EHM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 158,164 miles

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

Rear slight corrosion outer skin on silencer

Pass 17 Dec 2020 152,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 147,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,046 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UN ABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,955 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn low and out of shape on inside edge

Fail 7 Dec 2016 112,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear tyres worn low and out of shape on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,805 miles

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

both rear tyre treads cutting off on inner edge

slight fuel leak from fuel filter area

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,972 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F tyre pressure was on 16 psi.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 50,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F tyre pressure was on 16 psi.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,185 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AV58 EHM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV58 EHM, 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 AV58 EHM registered?

AV58 EHM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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