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VU58 MJE

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MJE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 155,316 miles

BRAKE LINES CORRODED

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 138,086 miles

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,925 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,624 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,624 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,153 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 MJE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

VU58 MJE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is VU58 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 MJE 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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