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KM08 NZG

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,253 mi
Last recorded164,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 164,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 154,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 154,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 141,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 141,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 130,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,079 miles

Exhaust tail box perished

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 112,700 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,809 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,390 miles

Both rear tyres bald around inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread area but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Mar 2014 45,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,045 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,856 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 24 Mar 2011 18,740 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 NZG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 NZG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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