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OV58 LFL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,424 mi
Last recorded187,424 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 187,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,478 miles

Handbrake has just passed test

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

o/s side repeator lens missing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 181,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s side repeator lens missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 163,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 145,939 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 145,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 131,909 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 111,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,847 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,211 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 86,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LFL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

OV58 LFL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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