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HV58 FWU

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,503 mi
Last recorded174,503 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 174,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 162,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear rear seats down with customer belonging on top unable to check seat belts

Fail 30 Aug 2017 145,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2016 129,981 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,523 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,502 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
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HV58 FWU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

HV58 FWU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is HV58 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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