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HG08 JOV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,961 mi
Last recorded147,961 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 147,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface corner taped (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 147,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface corner taped (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 142,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 142,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,949 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 137,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 135,111 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,501 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 125,501 miles

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

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

Engine managment light on

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,707 miles

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

INTRIM SERVICE LAMP IS ON ?

Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

225/45R17 TOYO T1R's EXTRA LOAD

ALIGNMENT

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

INTRIM SERVICE LAMP IS ON ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,369 miles

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP ON ?

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING ?

PARK ASSIST FAILURE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOOT LID WON'T OPEN ?

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP ON ?

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING ?

PARK ASSIST FAILURE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,471 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HG08 JOV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HG08 JOV, 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 HG08 JOV registered?

HG08 JOV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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