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VU58 MHJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,208 mi
Last recorded72,208 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,417 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 54,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,878 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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VU58 MHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VU58 MHJ, 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 VU58 MHJ registered?

VU58 MHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is VU58 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 MHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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