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KU58 TOV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,955 mi
Last recorded158,955 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 158,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Oct 2025 158,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2024 153,000 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2023 140,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box excessive corrosion but not leaking

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2022 130,760 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2021 121,737 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,154 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,133 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside handbrake becoming ineffiecent

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,671 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush/joint in bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 92,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush/joint in bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 84,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,609 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,170 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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KU58 TOV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU58 TOV, 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 KU58 TOV registered?

KU58 TOV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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