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OU08 NCD

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,154 mi
Last recorded83,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 NCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mounting ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 83,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mounting ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,365 miles

Central heatshield slightly loose

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,305 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,939 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres x4 age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,414 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,414 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 53,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,476 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 44,494 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,855 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 21,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,931 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 3,038 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OU08 NCD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OU08 NCD, 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 OU08 NCD registered?

OU08 NCD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is OU08 NCD safe to buy?

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