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KU08 NJN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,836 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 109,180 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened new will sort brake test out with adjustment (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,123 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,081 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 103,942 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,143 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,135 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,765 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 NJN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN registered?

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

Is KU08 NJN safe to buy?

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