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FM08 UST

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,543 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,705 miles

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,892 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 31,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 24,763 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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FM08 UST is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

FM08 UST is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is FM08 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UST shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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