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KU08 TCJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,719 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 66,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,143 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking badly on outer walls

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,143 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2014 50,871 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,783 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished/deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no structure exposed

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,272 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 TCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

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

Is KU08 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 TCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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