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SF58 CGF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 CGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,750 miles

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

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning message on dash say steering lock misfunctioning. (7.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 87,038 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,331 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,232 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,532 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened BADLY FRAYED. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,717 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 59,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge,s

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,415 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,805 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,133 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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SF58 CGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF58 CGF, 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 SF58 CGF registered?

SF58 CGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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