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MM08 MVK

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,470 mi
Last recorded145,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 MVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 145,470 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 139,851 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 134,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 134,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,793 miles

Central Front oil leak from engine

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system slight leak and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 128,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber half split though (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front oil leak from engine

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system slight leak and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber half split though (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,885 miles

Exhaust system corroded. System not leaking and is secure.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 120,874 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded. System not leaking and is secure.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,101 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes slightly worn ... no excess play at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed less than 5% (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (U shaped) deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating front and rear

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside ball joint rubber boot gaps slightly in wheels free position (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play trace of play felt in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,876 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,173 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,817 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 39,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,792 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,118 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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MM08 MVK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 MM08 MVK, 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 MM08 MVK registered?

MM08 MVK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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