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KS08 TYZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,610 mi
Last recorded155,610 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 TYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 155,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,249 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,660 miles

Central Front Lower engine mount worn

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 130,169 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 R 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,131 miles

o/s headlight not as bright as n/s

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension joints lower

Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension joints lower

Pass 4 May 2016 112,241 miles

oil leak at engine

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm joints

rear silencer rusty

scratches in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,241 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount missing (7.1.1)

oil leak at engine

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm joints

rear silencer rusty

scratches in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2015 102,596 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

oil leak at engine o/s

rear silencer rusty

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,205 miles

offside front suspension sensor broken.

slight movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres on wear limit.

offside front suspension sensor broken.

slight movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 8 May 2013 79,213 miles

front tyres getting close to wear indicators.

slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,618 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

front tyres getting close to wear indicators.

slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 31 May 2012 66,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

head lamp leveling systeme faulty

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 31 May 2012 66,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head lamp leveling systeme faulty

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 May 2011 53,351 miles

o/s/f wheel arch trim fouling wheel/tyre

scratches on w/screen at edge ov wiper n/s

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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KS08 TYZ 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 61.1%.

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 KS08 TYZ, 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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KS08 TYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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