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K800 OKY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,119 mi
Last recorded131,119 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 OKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 131,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,938 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 118,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 118,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,952 miles

Front tyres both wearing on outer edges.

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

engine management light on.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55*16...2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge...215/55*16

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge...215/55*16

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,117 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,860 miles

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,224 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 77,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,105 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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K800 OKY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K800 OKY, 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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K800 OKY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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