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EX08 PUJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,149 mi
Last recorded187,149 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 187,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

two different ali wheel styles on car

Pass 6 Aug 2019 167,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 167,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 152,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 133,693 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 77,801 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 60,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,486 miles

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

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

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)

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 PUJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUJ, 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 PUJ registered?

EX08 PUJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EX08 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 PUJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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