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SD58 GXL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 65,402 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 65,402 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 57,770 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front each side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake coming up high

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 57,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,032 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,642 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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SD58 GXL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SD58 GXL, 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 SD58 GXL registered?

SD58 GXL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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