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HV58 FWC

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,082 mi
Last recorded137,082 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 137,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 137,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 111,366 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 111,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rose bushes have slight wear and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions marker on vin plate illegible

Fail 17 Aug 2020 61,624 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive unable to identify leak but significant leak seen undertray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rose bushes have slight wear and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions marker on vin plate illegible

minor leak at lower turbo hose onto turbo

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,880 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage has a slight knock and wear

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear exhaust has a slight leak at rear pipe to silencer welded joint

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,330 miles

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HV58 FWC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

HV58 FWC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is HV58 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FWC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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