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FM08 UXT

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,086 mi
Last recorded113,086 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,086 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust is deteriorated

slight movement in both rear hubs

Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,318 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,318 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,688 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,688 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged lens discoloured ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides headlamp washers leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,327 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,200 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 UXT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

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

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