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KU58 TWE

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,970 mi
Last recorded88,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 TWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LITTLE TO NO RESERVE TRAVEL

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

o/r/f wing door bumper damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2020 88,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LITTLE TO NO RESERVE TRAVEL

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

o/r/f wing door bumper damaged

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,799 miles

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

osf seat belt damaged on limit

rear tyres stepping inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2019 83,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

osf seat belt damaged on limit

rear tyres stepping inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,482 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,282 miles

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

n/s mirror deteriorated

n/s/f door dented

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,906 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,061 miles

discs corroded & worn

o/s wiper smearing

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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KU58 TWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU58 TWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU58 TWE registered?

KU58 TWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is KU58 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU58 TWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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