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KV08 AXZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,715 mi
Last recorded80,715 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,715 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal N/S

Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal N/S

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,467 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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KV08 AXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KV08 AXZ, 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 KV08 AXZ registered?

KV08 AXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KV08 AXZ safe to buy?

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