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LV08 ARO

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 ARO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,588 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,429 miles

Parking Brake Lever Low Travel Reserve

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,335 miles

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2021 47,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,331 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,280 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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LV08 ARO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LV08 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 ARO registered?

LV08 ARO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LV08 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 ARO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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