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KY08 CWE

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 CWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside parking brake effort weak in comparison with Nearside

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Disconnected (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,893 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 16 May 2018 49,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

eml on

Pass 11 May 2017 46,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 41,380 miles

Dampness at fuel filter , no sign of leaks

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2015 36,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 32,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 32,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 28,396 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and some damage to sidewall

Fail 10 May 2013 28,396 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and some damage to sidewall

Fail 2 May 2012 23,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 23,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,334 miles

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

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 CWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

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