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HN58 SKV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,915 mi
Last recorded111,915 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 SKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 111,915 miles

rear silencer flaking and rusting

Fail 17 Dec 2025 111,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear silencer flaking and rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,655 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 95,646 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,191 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,665 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 70,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,731 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,009 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,797 miles

o/s/r tyre has deep split to inner sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,305 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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HN58 SKV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 HN58 SKV, 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 HN58 SKV registered?

HN58 SKV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is HN58 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN58 SKV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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