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FM08 VAK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,294 mi
Last recorded122,294 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,294 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,039 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,706 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system corroded and deteriated but not leaking or loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors discolouration on mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on inner sidewall , advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working but to old to fail on this.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres perished on inner edges of treads but no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking at present.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer edges of tread but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front o/s front fog lamp not working but to old to fail on it.

exhaust outer skin corroded through but inner skin intact.

standard sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,193 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated but no leaks.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,939 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still secure at time of test, (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2016 106,389 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 May 2015 101,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 101,729 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 93,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 93,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2013 85,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 85,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 77,686 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,383 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FM08 VAK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

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

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