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HV58 DCE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 DCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 143,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 143,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,895 miles

both rear tyres badly outer shape

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,650 miles

both rear shocks absorbers slightly weeping fuild

Fail 16 Oct 2017 111,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,366 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,082 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,481 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,481 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,450 miles

oil fouling on sump

Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,050 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,858 miles

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?

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 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.

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