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CV58 HDD

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 123,235 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 123,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 112,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 103,718 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 103,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid is dirty

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,997 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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CV58 HDD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV58 HDD, 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 CV58 HDD registered?

CV58 HDD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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