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PJ08 OUK

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 113,426 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,655 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 97,279 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement both rear handbrake levers (both rear return springs broken) (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,436 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 83,369 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,641 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 75,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release "dog lead" buckle jammed in so seat belt can not be tested (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release "dog lead" buckle jammed in so seat belt can not be tested (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,379 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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PJ08 OUK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ08 OUK, 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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PJ08 OUK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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