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AO08 XOS

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,853 mi
Last recorded214,853 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XOS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 214,853 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 214,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 200,544 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel and park warning lamp on

Fail 9 Apr 2019 200,525 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated Brake fluid shows black colour (1.8 (a))

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Nearside and Offside Mirror Glass Showing Black View (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust Shield Insecure --- Middle and Rear

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bearing Bush -- Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 194,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front calipers slightly seized

Fail 17 Apr 2018 194,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front calipers slightly seized

Pass 21 Apr 2017 179,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 166,326 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 166,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2015 146,736 miles

oil leak

slight noise to final drive

Fail 23 May 2015 146,734 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight noise to final drive

Pass 13 May 2014 129,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 116,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 101,379 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 78,016 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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AO08 XOS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 XOS, 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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AO08 XOS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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