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NU58 TUH

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 TUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 140,404 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi, plastic coating requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi, plastic coating requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill under sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced w/arch to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre support mounting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced w/arch to outer sill area *strong advise* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear heat shield loose on one side

Fail 13 Feb 2026 140,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi, plastic coating requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi, plastic coating requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill under sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced w/arch to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre support mounting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced w/arch to outer sill area *strong advise* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear heat shield loose on one side

Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,596 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 125,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,532 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 101,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,275 miles

front brake flexi ferrules rusty

handbrake near end of travel

nsf tyre cut on inner side wall

osr shock rusty

front brake disc in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,221 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,217 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,903 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,160 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,160 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 28,718 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,491 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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NU58 TUH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU58 TUH, 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 NU58 TUH registered?

NU58 TUH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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