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FM08 VAX

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 VAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,607 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,148 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,042 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,330 miles

both offside tyres cut at sidewall but no cord showing

Fail 9 Aug 2017 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both offside tyres cut at sidewall but no cord showing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,812 miles

both rear tyres wearing at shoulders

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,489 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,657 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,897 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 VAX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

FM08 VAX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is FM08 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 VAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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