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MV08 HKY

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 79,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement, (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 79,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement, (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2020 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 72,957 miles

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

Offside Front brake flexi in contact with driveshaft during lock to lock but no damage to hose evident

fuel filter housing slightly damp

Pass 22 May 2018 67,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 64,467 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2013 33,635 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 33,635 miles

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

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

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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MV08 HKY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV08 HKY, 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

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What year was MV08 HKY registered?

MV08 HKY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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