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HG58 OXF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,824 mi
Last recorded159,824 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 OXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 159,824 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2019 159,824 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 144,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 129,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus. Slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,567 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,657 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,874 miles

slight play in n/s/r bottom suspension arm bush

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,968 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HG58 OXF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG58 OXF, 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 HG58 OXF registered?

HG58 OXF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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