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OV08 JWE

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,472 mi
Last recorded80,472 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 54,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 43,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,184 miles

cut on nearside front tyre inner wall but not down to ply or cords

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner wall

Fail 18 Jun 2013 27,857 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres cut on inner sidewalls but not exposing cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,566 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 18,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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OV08 JWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV08 JWE, 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 OV08 JWE registered?

OV08 JWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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