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KW08 ZNX

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,584 mi
Last recorded167,584 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,584 miles

Silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2026 167,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on outer edge 215 55 16 Rapid (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2025 161,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,812 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 140,812 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 133,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,637 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 111,637 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2017 106,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,154 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,908 miles

offside rear tyre chopping on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,504 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,717 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 33,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KW08 ZNX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW08 ZNX, 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 KW08 ZNX registered?

KW08 ZNX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 ZNX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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