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EX08 PRZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,480 mi
Last recorded174,480 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 172,386 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 172,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,631 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,592 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 158,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,790 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear backbox outer skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 6 sub-frame bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen to the lower part of the screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 134,790 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear backbox outer skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 6 sub-frame bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen to the lower part of the screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 125,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 125,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,000 miles

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

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

oil leak / fluid leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55-16 goodyear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak / fluid leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,593 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,688 miles

slight lip and corrosion to front disc's

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,671 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 PRZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX08 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

EX08 PRZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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