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CV58 HHG

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,431 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 148,431 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 23 Oct 2024 143,453 miles

Front Subframe bushes slight play

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 136,023 miles

Front Sub frame pin bushes slight play

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,808 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 128,792 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,292 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,330 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,545 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,426 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,915 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,513 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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CV58 HHG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

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

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