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H1 JMO

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 JMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,402 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 136,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 136,495 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 63,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,860 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure intermittent fault (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,613 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,632 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,984 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,604 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 4,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 1,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,512 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 619 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 618 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H1 JMO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 H1 JMO, 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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H1 JMO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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