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HV58 ZHC

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,917 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

TPMS warning displayed.

Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem dust caps seized. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 143,699 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit/worn smooth outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning displayed.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,786 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake poor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms warning displayed

Fail 24 Nov 2022 138,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear park brake poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms warning displayed

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,714 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,586 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,286 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 wheels (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,504 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,131 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZHC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

HV58 ZHC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is HV58 ZHC safe to buy?

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