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OU08 XZX

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,718 mi
Last recorded176,718 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 176,718 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 167,800 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 167,757 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,702 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 159,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 151,207 miles

Both wing mirrors deteriorated

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 151,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both wing mirrors deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,561 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,103 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust outer sleaving corroded

rear wiper blade perished

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pins

Fail 9 Jan 2017 130,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner edge in areas, worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust outer sleaving corroded

rear wiper blade perished

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pins

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre very feathered on inner edge

Slight play in drop link, osf

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre very feathered on inner edge

Slight play in drop link, osf

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 XZX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

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

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