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AB08 HXM

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,679 mi
Last recorded111,679 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Noise from both rear road wheels possible possible due to the inner brake drums

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering possible showing signs of malfunction further maintance could be required

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 111,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Noise from both rear road wheels possible possible due to the inner brake drums

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering possible showing signs of malfunction further maintance could be required

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake efficiency is slightly lower than normal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

Service brake efficiency is slightly lower than normal

Slight knocking from steering possible steering column top bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,018 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,398 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Nearside rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,196 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AB08 HXM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 HXM, 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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AB08 HXM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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