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HK08 FYE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 116,829 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,065 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,581 miles

front number plate letters + numbers discolouring

passengers door mirror glass oil leaked into glass

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate letters + numbers discolouring

passengers door mirror glass oil leaked into glass

Pass 27 May 2016 78,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,380 miles

o/s/f drop link boot loose om small end

Pass 30 May 2012 43,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,182 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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HK08 FYE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HK08 FYE, 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 HK08 FYE registered?

HK08 FYE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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