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KM08 LBX

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,322 mi
Last recorded178,322 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 LBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 178,322 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 178,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 174,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 169,783 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 169,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 166,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 166,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 159,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 156,709 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All void bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All void bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 155,337 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 155,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 154,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 124,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,573 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 LBX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel 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 KM08 LBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 LBX registered?

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

Is KM08 LBX safe to buy?

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