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FG08 VWP

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 101,891 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,901 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,489 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,366 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,467 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links and D bush slight play

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 63,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 44,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,326 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 33,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,231 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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FG08 VWP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FG08 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

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

Is FG08 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 VWP shows 18 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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