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CV58 HHR

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 92,625 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 86,304 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 86,293 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Loose as well (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hand brake return spring snapped

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 78,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Loose as well (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hand brake return spring snapped

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,396 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 71,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,490 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 67,490 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,104 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,177 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 22,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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CV58 HHR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

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

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