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SC08 LKU

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,338 mi
Last recorded53,338 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 53,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,921 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,489 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 22,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 19,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,344 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 31 May 2011 11,893 miles

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

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

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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SC08 LKU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SC08 LKU, 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 SC08 LKU registered?

SC08 LKU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is SC08 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 LKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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