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CK08 SZV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,402 mi
Last recorded175,402 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,402 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 175,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 157,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 157,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 112,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,295 miles

there is travel on the hand brake lever

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml light on

gear oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,235 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,235 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,385 miles

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 SZV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK08 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for CK08 SZV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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