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NU08 LMK

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,147 mi
Last recorded171,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 171,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass defective ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 153,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear view mirror glass deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,643 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirror glasses deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirror glasses deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,859 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear seat has child seat fitted to it

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,075 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,548 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,374 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,374 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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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NU08 LMK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NU08 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

NU08 LMK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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