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OV08 UJS

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,213 mi
Last recorded121,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 UJS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 May 2021 121,213 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing nearside and offside bush(s) - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,039 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing nearside and offside bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement - Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,895 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear facing nearside and offside bush(s)

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,519 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear facing nearside and offside bush(s) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,046 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre,wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,642 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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OV08 UJS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UJS, 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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OV08 UJS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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