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FV08 XZH

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,660 mi
Last recorded93,660 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XZH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,660 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear lower arm outer rose joint has slight play

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Fail 7 Mar 2022 93,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear lower arm outer rose joint has slight play

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,295 miles

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2021 90,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,573 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,212 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 2.5mm and smooth on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,210 miles

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

Exhaust centre section heatshield insecure.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2.5mm and smooth on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,881 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on outer sidewall.

O/S/R tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges and worn to 2mm.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,762 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges and worn to 2.5mm tread.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 69,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F outer brake pad wearing low.

O/S/R tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges and worn to 2.5mm tread.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,360 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

N/S/R tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,931 miles

Slight damage to N/S/R of vehicle.

Slight deterioration to N/S/F and N/S/R tyres outer side walls.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,672 miles

Damage to N/S of vehicle.

N/S/F tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall.

N/S/R tyre deteriorated slightly on outer sidewall.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,257 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge and deteriorating on outer side wall.

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 31,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XZH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

FV08 XZH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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