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KY08 CVR

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 CVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,805 miles

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

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 7 Jun 2024 91,739 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 4 Jun 2023 88,439 miles

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

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 May 2022 84,290 miles

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 13 May 2022 84,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 13 May 2021 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 11 May 2021 78,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 7 May 2020 74,435 miles

both rear tyres lumpy inside tread

Fail 6 May 2020 74,431 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2nd flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres lumpy inside tread

exhaust corroded

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 13 May 2019 73,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 67,414 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 67,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 54,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,498 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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KY08 CVR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY08 CVR, 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 KY08 CVR registered?

KY08 CVR is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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