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SA08 ZVM

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex flange , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,526 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 52,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 47,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,466 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R Seat slight movement

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2013 36,650 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,010 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 32,963 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 28,674 miles

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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SA08 ZVM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZVM, 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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SA08 ZVM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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