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GN08 ZFM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 ZFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 146,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 138,437 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 138,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 129,570 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 129,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,961 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,955 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,345 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 50,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,965 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,965 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,041 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,944 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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GN08 ZFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GN08 ZFM, 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 GN08 ZFM registered?

GN08 ZFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is GN08 ZFM safe to buy?

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