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HJ08 UTN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,830 mi
Last recorded106,830 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,830 miles

front brakes low

Fail 23 Feb 2023 106,830 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

front brakes low

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,146 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,011 miles

low tread on the outer edge of the nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,648 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,922 miles

the offside front tyre has no tread on the inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,905 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,943 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,446 miles

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit

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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HJ08 UTN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJ08 UTN, 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 HJ08 UTN registered?

HJ08 UTN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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