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CV58 PUF

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 145,663 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mounts /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 143,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 140,815 miles

rear exhaust corroded & heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,193 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 136,193 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 134,292 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 133,695 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,686 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 131,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 127,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective spring snapped (1.1.18 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,781 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 103,574 miles

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

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

Centre heat shield loose

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,760 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 92,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,322 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 PUF 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 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 CV58 PUF, 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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CV58 PUF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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