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KU08 RGY

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 138,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 138,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 131,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,104 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust deterated

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,890 miles

Front brake flexi,s close to front shocks lock to lock both

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust deterated

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,577 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,072 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,764 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,415 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RGY 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 89.5%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

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

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