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K6 VVH

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,040 mi
Last recorded128,040 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 VVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,040 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 128,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged and tyre falling apart (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 118,836 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arch areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 118,836 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arch areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 106,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,639 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 87,099 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at the back of the engine, not obvious where it is coming from. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/zr17 97y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,852 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre flat has cut through tread leaking air

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,286 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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K6 VVH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K6 VVH, 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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K6 VVH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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