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FM08 USG

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,969 mi
Last recorded106,969 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,263 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,937 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,418 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,824 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE REAR LAMP

GEARBOX RUBBER MOUNT PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,654 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,904 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 20 Sep 2014 53,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,275 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,972 miles

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

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

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

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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FM08 USG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USG, 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

How do I check the history of FM08 USG?

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What year was FM08 USG registered?

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

Is FM08 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 USG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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