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OE57 HMO

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 HMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 97w 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 84,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,120 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,754 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,949 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,531 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,924 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,929 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 97w xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,798 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 235/45/17 97w (4.1.E.1)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,074 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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OE57 HMO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OE57 HMO, 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 OE57 HMO registered?

OE57 HMO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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