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HV58 DBY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,011 mi
Last recorded131,011 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 131,011 miles

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

Nearside mirror lens cracked

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

Rear heat shield insecure loose

Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,956 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 114,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,727 miles

coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2014 70,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 5 May 2013 56,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

HV58 DBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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