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MF08 GXY

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,600 mi
Last recorded186,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 186,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 185,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 182,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 181,042 miles

front and rear sub frames rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,038 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear sub frames rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 181,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 181,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp switch faulty both do not switch off with engine running (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative stiff in operation (2.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing panel insure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 176,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat base not fitted at time of test

service light on

top timing belt cover missing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 154,384 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 153,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 138,444 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,510 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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MF08 GXY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MF08 GXY, 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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MF08 GXY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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