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VU58 VVJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,138 mi
Last recorded115,138 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 115,138 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 99,594 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake on lower limit

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,620 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 77,620 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,832 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,027 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,859 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 VVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VU58 VVJ, 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 VU58 VVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU58 VVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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