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KM05 ABY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,754 mi
Last recorded197,754 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 ABY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 197,754 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 197,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 173,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 163,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not secured to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 163,179 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not secured to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,107 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 140,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 131,179 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 131,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 125,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,028 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 13 Sep 2016 104,459 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded, but not excessively weakend

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2016 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded, but not excessively weakend

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,640 miles

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated / heat sheild loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,061 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear parking brake return springs snapped/ missing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 88,052 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear parking brake return springs snapped/ missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,433 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KM05 ABY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM05 ABY, 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 KM05 ABY registered?

KM05 ABY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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