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KM08 LBV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,921 mi
Last recorded116,921 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,921 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,528 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 104,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,829 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 84,709 miles

Fuel system component leaking round the tank area (7.2.3)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2015 78,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

moisture arond fuel filter housing.

n/s mirror glass dimmed.

Pass 14 May 2014 69,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEAR SIDE /NON OBLIGATORY/mirror glass deteriorated.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 69,436 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEAR SIDE /NON OBLIGATORY/mirror glass deteriorated.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 64,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/brake discs getting poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,229 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 20 May 2011 41,996 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 LBV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

KM08 LBV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 LBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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