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OU08 XZN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,262 mi
Last recorded76,262 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 76,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,395 miles

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)

Slight oil leak from rack boots.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Slight oil leak from rack boots.

Pass 1 May 2014 46,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,809 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 28 Apr 2011 24,529 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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OU08 XZN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU08 XZN, 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

How do I check the history of OU08 XZN?

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What year was OU08 XZN registered?

OU08 XZN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is OU08 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 XZN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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