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FE08 XZH

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XZH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 94,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,100 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded and skin peeling

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,598 miles

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

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,212 miles

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

hand brake efficiency only achieved at end of hand brake travel.

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,960 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,818 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 83,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 75,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,103 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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FE08 XZH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE08 XZH, 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 FE08 XZH registered?

FE08 XZH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is FE08 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 XZH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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