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HJ58 TMX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,116 mi
Last recorded155,116 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 155,116 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 155,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 149,772 miles

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

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

Slight play in subframe bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2021 149,772 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in subframe bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,047 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 136,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,534 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,598 miles

rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 15 Oct 2016 76,484 miles

Offside outer CV boot has a minor leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/f brake pads look low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,106 miles

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

front tyres close to wear bars

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,953 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 TMX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

HJ58 TMX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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