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VU58 XTA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,662 mi
Last recorded130,662 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XTA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 130,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 130,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 128,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 118,388 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 105,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,180 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,264 miles

Offside Rear Upper rear seat back has slight movement

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 93,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,121 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,450 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

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 XTA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

Is VU58 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 XTA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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