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EX08 GVL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,283 mi
Last recorded129,283 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 129,283 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,955 miles

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

Nearside rear Handbrake spring broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear Handbrake spring missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 125,949 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake spring broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake spring missing

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,387 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,676 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 51,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,840 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,192 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,419 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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EX08 GVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX08 GVL, 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 EX08 GVL registered?

EX08 GVL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EX08 GVL safe to buy?

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