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CK08 SZG

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,884 mi
Last recorded169,884 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 169,884 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 161,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 154,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 149,828 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 149,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Behind front bumper. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade split,n/s mirror scalping loose,n/s/f bumper loose,n/s/f full of condensation.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,538 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 147,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,988 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 145,897 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,283 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 134,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,126 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,855 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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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CK08 SZG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CK08 SZG, 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 CK08 SZG registered?

CK08 SZG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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