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OV58 VAA

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,938 mi
Last recorded104,938 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 VAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,990 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,279 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,770 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 72,770 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,522 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,066 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,212 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,041 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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OV58 VAA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OV58 VAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV58 VAA registered?

OV58 VAA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is OV58 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 VAA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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