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NA08 GKV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 GKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 128,856 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 128,554 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,396 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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NA08 GKV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NA08 GKV, 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 NA08 GKV registered?

NA08 GKV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NA08 GKV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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