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KV08 VGD

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,327 mi
Last recorded152,327 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre just on limit needs changing now

Offside Front tyre very low suggest attention

bolt missing from nearside headlamp

front coil springs heavily corroded

movement in front sub frame mounting bushes suggest attention

movement in rear hub assemblies

outer sills corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear reg plate loose

rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear under wheel arch areas heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 22 Apr 2018 152,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre just on limit needs changing now

Offside Front tyre very low suggest attention

bolt missing from nearside headlamp

front coil springs heavily corroded

movement in front sub frame mounting bushes suggest attention

movement in rear hub assemblies

outer sills corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear reg plate loose

rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear under wheel arch areas heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 3 Apr 2017 139,464 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

movement in rear bubs

Fail 2 Apr 2017 139,409 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

exhaust heavily corroded

movement in rear bubs

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,557 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 122,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,560 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,429 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 77,864 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,126 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,915 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 VGD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

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

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