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AK08 FGO

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,316 mi
Last recorded148,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 148,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 142,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 124,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 124,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F, Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,550 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, Upper, Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,550 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, Upper, Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit around inner edge - (215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit around inner edge - (215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,959 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,663 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,794 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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AK08 FGO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK08 FGO, 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 AK08 FGO registered?

AK08 FGO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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