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HG08 JSV

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,590 mi
Last recorded79,590 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,843 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,464 miles

offside outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,074 miles

grease starting to leak past clips om both outer cv boot

Pass 30 May 2012 22,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,456 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 JSV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

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

Is HG08 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 JSV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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