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M40 ERO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 79,617 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox Mount Defective

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power Steering Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective All Rubber Mountings Are Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,036 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All Rubber Mountings Are Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power Steering Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Most Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat Backrest Slightly Insecure But Remains Secure In Upright Position

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,025 miles

Full Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose Into Caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Handbrake Cable Return Spring Missing

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,771 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,753 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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M40 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M40 ERO, 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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M40 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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