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SA08 SZV

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 SZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,015 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 78,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,343 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,343 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SA08 SZV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA08 SZV, 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 SA08 SZV registered?

SA08 SZV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SA08 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 SZV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA08 SZV have outstanding finance?

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