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CA08 OKT

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,789 mi
Last recorded124,789 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OKT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,789 miles

Exhaust tail box bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

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

Nearside none obligatory mirror seriously obscured

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 124,789 miles

Exhaust tail box bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

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

Nearside none obligatory mirror seriously obscured

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,223 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 110,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine light on

Under trays fitted

both wing mirrors discoloured but still providing view to rear

handbrake light on

slight corrosion on rear discs

traction control light on

Pass 28 May 2015 104,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wing mirrors discoloured but still providing view to rear

Pass 27 May 2014 92,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 78,801 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 66,713 miles

front wipers not very good

Fail 29 May 2012 66,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers not very good

Pass 27 May 2011 51,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front and rear brake judder

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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CA08 OKT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA08 OKT, 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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CA08 OKT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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