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KV08 VFE

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,687 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror damaged but not effecting view to road

Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,191 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,040 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,038 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s linkage (2.4.G.2)

Front plastic grille damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear exhaust section/silencer

nail in N/S/R tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,948 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,691 miles

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

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 VFE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

KV08 VFE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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