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NA08 GME

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 GME
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 77,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 70,837 miles

Eml on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 70,837 miles

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

Eml on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 63,240 miles

engine mangment light on

slight play in gearbox mounting

Fail 27 May 2016 63,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine mangment light on

nearside rear discs corroded

offside front tyre worn at egdes

slight play in gearbox mounting

Pass 26 May 2015 55,982 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 55,982 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mangment light on.

spring missing from handbrake shoe lever on offside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,887 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 48,885 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 41,125 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 May 2013 41,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

slight handbrake travel.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,842 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

slight handbrake travel.

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 GME is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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