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CP08 NZX

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,272 mi
Last recorded102,272 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 NZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,272 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & trays fitted eml on

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers & trays fitted eml on

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,117 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel in handbrake

Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel in handbrake

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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CP08 NZX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP08 NZX, 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 CP08 NZX registered?

CP08 NZX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CP08 NZX safe to buy?

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