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AV57 OUM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,545 mi
Last recorded154,545 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OUM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 154,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 148,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 143,169 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 143,169 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,969 miles

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,805 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,755 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,747 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,475 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,836 miles

N/S/F fog lamp glass cracked.

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

O/S/F fog lamp loose.

O/S/R brake binding slightly when turned by hand.

Offside Rear 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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AV57 OUM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV57 OUM, 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 AV57 OUM registered?

AV57 OUM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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