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HJ58 TMO

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,922 mi
Last recorded114,922 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 114,922 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 101,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,283 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 86,448 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 83,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 78,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 78,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 76,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,177 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 7 May 2019 71,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Upper brake light not working

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,485 miles

Central Upper brake light inop

Pass 11 May 2017 57,390 miles

engine management light on

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,261 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (temp cap fitted) (7.2.4b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,155 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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HJ58 TMO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ58 TMO, 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 HJ58 TMO registered?

HJ58 TMO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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