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HF08 ELC

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 ELC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 124,290 miles

Advise travel on hand brake

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 119,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 116,155 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,771 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,326 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,445 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo hose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub unit (void bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo hose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,179 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 91,133 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired retaining spring area (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired retaining spring area (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,016 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,460 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,012 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 23,743 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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HF08 ELC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF08 ELC, 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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HF08 ELC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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