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CK08 SZL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,250 mi
Last recorded147,250 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 147,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to coil springs

nsr tyre 2mm

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,129 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,162 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front brake discs inner surface corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2019 119,995 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 111,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3 to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,683 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,243 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,215 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,166 miles

Nearside 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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CK08 SZL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

Is CK08 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 SZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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