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OU08 XZV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,844 mi
Last recorded127,844 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,844 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,236 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 116,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,350 miles

both the front tyres are on the wear bars

engine oil level low

headlight cleaning device not working

nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 23 Aug 2018 99,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both the front tyres are on the wear bars

engine oil level low

headlight cleaning device not working

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 66,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock through steering on shaking steering wheel,no free play found.

pushed o/s/f bumper back in its holder, the car has had a small accident.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 XZV 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 OU08 XZV, 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 OU08 XZV registered?

OU08 XZV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 XZV 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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