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CV08 HPC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,779 mi
Last recorded172,779 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 172,779 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 172,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 155,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 155,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 112,150 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,788 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall has cut but not reaching cords

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall has cut but not reaching cords

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,280 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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CV08 HPC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 CV08 HPC, 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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CV08 HPC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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