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KM08 MDU

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,901 mi
Last recorded179,901 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 MDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 179,901 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 179,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 177,479 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension rose joints have slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2023 177,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension rose joints have slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2022 169,951 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 169,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 157,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 146,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn flatspot area

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

Offside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 135,764 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn flatspot area

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

Offside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,629 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 123,345 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both door's (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 117,310 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear discs corroding

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,434 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine oil level low

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 MDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM08 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

KM08 MDU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KM08 MDU safe to buy?

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