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RV08 ELW

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,879 mi
Last recorded70,879 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ELW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,323 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,306 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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RV08 ELW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV08 ELW, 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 RV08 ELW registered?

RV08 ELW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is RV08 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 ELW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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