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FM08 UUF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,028 mi
Last recorded142,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 142,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 142,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads front and rear wearimg thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/45/17) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,898 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,919 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,246 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,848 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 28,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UUF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UUF, 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 FM08 UUF registered?

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

Is FM08 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UUF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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