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KV08 VFT

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,496 mi
Last recorded135,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 135,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 128,102 miles

nearside rear and offside rear inner arch/chassis coroded not exessive

Fail 5 Jan 2023 128,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

nearside rear and offside rear inner arch/chassis coroded not exessive

Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,181 miles

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear light level sensor broken hanging loose

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,520 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust dteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust dteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,821 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s o/s front struts slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,821 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged veluctior ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock slightly corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,702 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres close to limit

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 VFT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

KV08 VFT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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