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KW08 ZPO

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

267,169 mi
Last recorded267,169 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 267,169 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 267,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 263,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside imbalance

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

both outer washer jets not working but centre one supplies sufficent fluid to screen

Pass 13 Jul 2023 257,667 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 257,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 251,820 miles

both side rear hub bushes are worn

engine oil leak

nsf ball joint gator is deteriorated

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 245,669 miles

brake pipes in general are corroded

light play in rear hub bushes

osf and nsf door mirrors are deteriorated

osf headlight pattern is weak

rear ex box is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 241,165 miles

Offside Rear off side lamp unit slight distortion in colour

Offside Rear slight misting around drivers side rear shock

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

power steering when stationary stiff not adversely affecting steering operation

Pass 11 Apr 2019 231,827 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 231,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 231,681 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 222,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 211,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 200,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 186,867 miles

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

slight oil laek

Pass 14 Apr 2014 156,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,420 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KW08 ZPO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW08 ZPO, 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 ZPO registered?

KW08 ZPO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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