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FG08 AXN

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,012 mi
Last recorded163,012 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AXN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 163,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 161,954 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 160,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall rim protector bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 156,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 143,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 133,267 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 133,267 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,133 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 117,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,267 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,515 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,892 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FG08 AXN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG08 AXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 AXN registered?

FG08 AXN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FG08 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 AXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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