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LB08 OFP

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,058 mi
Last recorded166,058 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 166,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 146,193 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 137,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 126,575 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 126,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 115,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 111,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,009 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,009 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 85,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 85,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,151 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,149 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,053 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,053 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,794 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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LB08 OFP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB08 OFP, 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 LB08 OFP registered?

LB08 OFP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is LB08 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 OFP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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