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HG08 JRV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,888 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,815 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 34,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,237 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 31,996 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 31,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,508 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,390 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,428 miles

o/s/f drop link lower boot in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,983 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,267 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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HG08 JRV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HG08 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

HG08 JRV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HG08 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 JRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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