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NX08 LVT

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 LVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,183 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,432 miles

front tyres worn

handbrake lever long travel

offside mirror deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front tyres worn

handbrake lever long travel

offside mirror deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,633 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,336 miles

engine management light on indicating a malfunction

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,881 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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NX08 LVT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NX08 LVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX08 LVT registered?

NX08 LVT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NX08 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 LVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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