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KU08 TCO

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 94,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,462 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,298 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,810 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 74,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,350 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield damaged and insecure. (7.1.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking in engine compartment. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fliud dirty

hand brake lever has very slight side to side free play

mice eaten bonnet insulation

osf seat trim broken

windscreen has very small stone chips on it

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,702 miles

brake fliud dirty

hand brake lever has very slight side to side free play

mice eaten bonnet insulation

osf seat trim broken

windscreen has very small stone chips on it

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,751 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 TCO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

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

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