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NV08 WTP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,298 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,178 miles

windscreen has 2 cracks in it

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,177 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking by filter (7.2.3)

windscreen has 2 cracks in it

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,643 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight fluctuation on rear discs

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2013 37,562 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,330 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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NV08 WTP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NV08 WTP, 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 NV08 WTP registered?

NV08 WTP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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The MOT history for NV08 WTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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