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KM08 NYY

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,926 mi
Last recorded147,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,926 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 147,926 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FAULT ON DASH LIGHTS WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.A.3f)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DIM (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 138,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 May 2015 126,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 126,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,863 miles

centre exhaust shrowd insucure

slight handbrake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust shrowd insucure

slight handbrake travel

Pass 30 May 2013 99,676 miles

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

off side front link bar bushes split

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,795 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 NYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

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

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