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NU08 LMJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 117,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,758 miles

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

rear tyres stepped inside edges

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

rear tyres stepped inside edges

Pass 19 May 2017 102,191 miles

front pads worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 82,065 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 69,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,327 miles

both rear tyres low tread

near side front tyre low tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,829 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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NU08 LMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 NU08 LMJ, 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 NU08 LMJ registered?

NU08 LMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is NU08 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 LMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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