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KV08 VGF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 143,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 143,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Slight cuts in sidewall (not to cords)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,277 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obsuring some components.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 121,277 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obsuring some components.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,530 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,799 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 92,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp washer broken

Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,885 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,773 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 VGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

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

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