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TAH 174W

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,799 mi
Last recorded120,799 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 174W
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed by corrosion rear of flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heavily corroded but sound

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,331 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,608 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded not holed

slight play in drop links

Pass 22 May 2014 73,446 miles

off side rear tyre worn un-evenly

Pass 1 May 2013 54,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,388 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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TAH 174W is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TAH 174W, 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 TAH 174W registered?

TAH 174W is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is TAH 174W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 174W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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