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SD08 JFK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres has slight cracking at tread areas

exhaust rear section corroded thru to second skin off system

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres has slight cracking at tread areas

exhaust rear section corroded thru to second skin off system

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded thru to second skin

Fail 15 Apr 2019 92,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded thru to second skin

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,001 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,313 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,421 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 27 Mar 2012 29,352 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,920 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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SD08 JFK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD08 JFK, 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 SD08 JFK registered?

SD08 JFK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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