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G18 LTS

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,904 mi
Last recorded178,904 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 LTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 178,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 174,076 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front discs pitted

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass fading

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 174,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front discs pitted

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass fading

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 173,493 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

drivers door hinges worn

front sub-frame corroded

sill covers fitted

slight fault in power steering

Pass 14 Feb 2020 173,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 171,186 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 171,186 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,085 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 156,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust/fuel tank heat shield insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 126,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 110,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 93,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 53,019 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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G18 LTS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G18 LTS, 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 G18 LTS registered?

G18 LTS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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