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C1 EAG

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 EAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,190 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,959 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,757 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,543 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,231 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre uneven wear on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,023 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 67,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,576 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,736 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,690 miles

Nearside 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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C1 EAG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C1 EAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 EAG registered?

C1 EAG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is C1 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 EAG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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