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PX08 RNZ

2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,442 mi
Last recorded162,442 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid99,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 RNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 162,442 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 160,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 160,298 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 151,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 144,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,314 miles

Indicator stalk loose

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Indicator stalk loose

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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PX08 RNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 99,851 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX08 RNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PX08 RNZ registered?

PX08 RNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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