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FM08 UMV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,792 mi
Last recorded102,792 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,749 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))

exhaust corroded

front and rear sub frames and suspension components have corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2021 89,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms and linkages corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,634 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,630 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,854 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,816 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,055 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 51,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,216 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,961 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 24,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cut at tread

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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FM08 UMV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM08 UMV, 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 FM08 UMV registered?

FM08 UMV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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