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KU08 LBF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,337 mi
Last recorded139,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 139,337 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2018 135,882 miles

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Dec 2018 135,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,761 miles

rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box badly corroded

oil leak

play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,291 miles

Nearside dip beam dim

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,809 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,242 miles

off side front tyre small cuts to outer wall

Pass 3 May 2012 70,934 miles

headlamp washer do not appear to be working

Fail 3 May 2012 70,933 miles

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

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

headlamp washer do not appear to be working

Pass 6 May 2011 52,767 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 LBF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU08 LBF, 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 KU08 LBF registered?

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

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