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PF08 MWK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,430 mi
Last recorded145,430 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 MWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,430 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 145,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,005 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,039 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape 235/45/17

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape 235/45/17

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PF08 MWK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF08 MWK, 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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PF08 MWK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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