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LV08 AUN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,688 mi
Last recorded141,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 AUN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 141,688 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 135,037 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,333 miles

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,925 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,469 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges+getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear exhaust box (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 99,469 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges+getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear exhaust box (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 48,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,309 miles

nearside door mirror glass marked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,864 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 AUN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AUN, 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 LV08 AUN registered?

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

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