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GJ08 HGE

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,078 mi
Last recorded167,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 167,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 161,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 161,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 145,068 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 137,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 137,391 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 128,781 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 128,781 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,392 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,723 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,716 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 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ08 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

GJ08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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