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KM08 LBE

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 LBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 130,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper rear exhaust box has corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,652 miles

Rear minor movement in hub bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,652 miles

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

Rear minor movement in hub bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,553 miles

minor movement in rear suspension hub bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,648 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 93,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,285 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a large split in inner edge-not to cords

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,169 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,169 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,324 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,408 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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KM08 LBE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM08 LBE, 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 KM08 LBE registered?

KM08 LBE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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