MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust box deteriorated
both rear tyres badly outer shape
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear shocks absorbers slightly weeping fuild
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nut not tightened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advice change (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shocks absorbers slightly weeping fuild
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
one rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
one rear exhaust mount broken
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil fouling on sump
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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HV58 DCE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?
HV58 DCE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.
Is HV58 DCE safe to buy?
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