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KM08 MDX

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,833 mi
Last recorded136,833 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 136,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,660 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower gearbox mount worn

nearside and offside mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

x 1 exhaust rubber missing

Fail 26 Oct 2019 117,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower gearbox mount worn

nearside and offside mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

x 1 exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,245 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both door mirrors deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

exhaust corroded / deteriorated and has slight blow

lower gearbox mount worn

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,453 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower gearbox mounting/bush worn

front lower gearbox mounting/bush worn

offside door mirror mech loose

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,850 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroded / deteriorated

slight corrosion on both front and both rear coil springs

Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroded / deteriorated

slight corrosion on both front and both rear coil springs

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,052 miles

exhaust system rear silencer corroded on outer skin

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2013 84,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,302 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,174 miles

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

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 MDX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

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

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