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S800 MDM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,205 mi
Last recorded156,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 MDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 156,205 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 156,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,049 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise both rear shocks starting to sweat

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,326 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,251 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,437 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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S800 MDM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S800 MDM, 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 S800 MDM registered?

S800 MDM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is S800 MDM safe to buy?

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