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RV08 WBK

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,544 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp level warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,872 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 WBK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

RV08 WBK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is RV08 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WBK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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