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KU08 NJK

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,878 mi
Last recorded164,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 164,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 152,672 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Fuel filter rusted

Hand brake travel near limit

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 148,474 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2022 141,098 miles

Exhaust rusty

Offside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2021 131,748 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S&O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 123,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,260 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 120,260 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,166 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has a inch cut in inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 23,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2011 23,169 miles

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

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

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 NJK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJK, 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 NJK registered?

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

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