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HN58 UUE

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,858 mi
Last recorded151,858 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 UUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 151,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 151,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,051 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 139,987 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing Glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 123,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,012 miles

front brake discs worn

front disc pads worn low

front tyres worn low

nsr tyre worn very low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,913 miles

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

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 UUE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

HN58 UUE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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