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S15 TEN

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 TEN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 113,403 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,113 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,026 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 84,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 72,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,182 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,984 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,905 miles

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

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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S15 TEN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S15 TEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S15 TEN registered?

S15 TEN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is S15 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 TEN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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