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FV08 XYR

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,538 mi
Last recorded223,538 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XYR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 223,538 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure shierld insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 211,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 211,521 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 199,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 199,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 191,398 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o and both rear/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 191,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o and both rear/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 180,656 miles

Front Inner both front tyres low inner edges

Rear back box outer skin coming away

Pass 19 Mar 2018 173,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 160,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 160,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,203 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 130,202 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,538 miles

both rear tyres getting low near outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread pattern

nearside front tyre going bald on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 23,013 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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FV08 XYR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV08 XYR, 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 FV08 XYR registered?

FV08 XYR is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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