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SA58 TMZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,004 mi
Last recorded37,004 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 TMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 37,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.5 MILL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 37,004 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety LEAKING AT FUEL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.5 MILL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 31,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,919 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 28,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 26,227 miles

Front subframe corroded slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 24,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,562 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 24,548 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 23,852 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 23,851 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Cooling pipe at front (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,960 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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SA58 TMZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SA58 TMZ, 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 SA58 TMZ registered?

SA58 TMZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SA58 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 TMZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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