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HV58 DBX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,014 mi
Last recorded147,014 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 DBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,014 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded - light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 147,014 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded - light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,537 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded outer skin loose

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes splitting/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 143,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded outer skin loose

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes splitting/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded - BOTH / misted with oil - BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 139,919 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded - BOTH / misted with oil - BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,426 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both - corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,556 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes split/separated - Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/bald no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,175 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / OSR wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,905 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,847 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Corroded at ferrules & unions x4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 111,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Corroded at ferrules & unions x4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,280 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 90,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery covered

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,834 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,818 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,989 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak

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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HV58 DBX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV58 DBX, 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 HV58 DBX registered?

HV58 DBX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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