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GY58 CVU

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 CVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 141,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 128,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm depth and close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,521 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,754 miles

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

Nearside Front slight leak from driveshaft seal into gearbox

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low

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

knock and free play in steering system. UJ has slight wear

play in top steering column bush

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,955 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,058 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust

travel to handbrake

Fail 29 Dec 2014 85,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust

travel to handbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,451 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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GY58 CVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY58 CVU, 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 GY58 CVU registered?

GY58 CVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is GY58 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 CVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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