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MRH 700P

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,900 mi
Last recorded69,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRH 700P
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,270 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 66,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,408 miles

plastic covers

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,330 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Nearside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,478 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,478 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,099 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 37,099 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 21 Jan 2014 32,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,034 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,244 miles

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

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

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

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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MRH 700P is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MRH 700P, 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

How do I check the history of MRH 700P?

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What year was MRH 700P registered?

MRH 700P is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is MRH 700P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRH 700P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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