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AT08 ALS

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,561 mi
Last recorded214,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT08 ALS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 214,561 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 199,448 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 199,448 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 198,180 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2020 196,001 miles

Both front sidelights poor

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 196,001 miles

Both front sidelights poor

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 189,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 183,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 179,100 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 174,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Also low effort to n/s (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 172,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 169,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012
Pass 21 Jun 2012 156,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 156,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AT08 ALS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AT08 ALS, 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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AT08 ALS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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