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OV58 LFF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 LFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,490 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 86,490 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,031 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,671 miles

N/S rear indicator lense is damaged with tape repair, no white light showing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 62,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S rear indicator lense is damaged with tape repair, no white light showing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,256 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,256 miles

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

Park brake was found to grab a little on test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,769 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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OV58 LFF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV58 LFF, 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 OV58 LFF registered?

OV58 LFF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is OV58 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 LFF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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