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KV08 VFG

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,929 mi
Last recorded125,929 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 115,658 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system excessive corrosion but not leaking at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 115,658 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system excessive corrosion but not leaking at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,119 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,491 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 5 May 2016 82,900 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 5 May 2016 82,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 May 2015 72,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,004 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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KV08 VFG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 KV08 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

KV08 VFG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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