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KU08 EXE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,167 miles

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

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

very slight play in the o/s rear upper trailing arm bush

Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,460 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 86,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly unevenly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly unevenly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 65,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 65,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,477 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,469 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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KU08 EXE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU08 EXE, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 EXE?

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What year was KU08 EXE registered?

KU08 EXE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 EXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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