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KL08 HWN

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,275 mi
Last recorded64,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 64,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,476 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 63,476 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2024 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,104 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,433 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 53,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,737 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,499 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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KL08 HWN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL08 HWN, 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 KL08 HWN registered?

KL08 HWN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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