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KV08 VFZ

2008 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 164,052 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 16,141 miles

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

Rear Rear box rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2019 156,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 150,451 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Fuel smell around engine bay but no visible leak found

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 142,131 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 142,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,350 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,880 miles

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

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 VFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

KV08 VFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 VFZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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