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AV08 ENC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,812 mi
Last recorded197,812 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ENC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 197,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front engine mounting bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 187,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 178,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 8 Mar 2023 169,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 164,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 160,686 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer / nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 152,892 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 152,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 141,312 miles

Engine cover / undertray

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bulging out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover / undertray

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 132,508 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

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

engine cover

Pass 17 May 2016 121,909 miles

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

both front fog lamps damaged

Fail 10 May 2016 121,857 miles

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

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

both front fog lamps damaged

Pass 7 May 2015 111,424 miles

Advise wipers smeary

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 May 2014 90,694 miles

Advise wipers smeary

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 90,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise wipers smeary

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 69,415 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 69,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 45,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 45,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 39,392 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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AV08 ENC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV08 ENC, 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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AV08 ENC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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