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GJ08 HFZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,800 mi
Last recorded173,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 173,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 162,084 miles

Clutch/gearbox fault

Fail 20 Sep 2017 161,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Clutch/gearbox fault

Pass 13 Sep 2016 145,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,531 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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GJ08 HFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ08 HFZ, 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 GJ08 HFZ registered?

GJ08 HFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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