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SK08 XKX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,256 mi
Last recorded175,256 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 175,256 miles

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 170,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 167,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 160,450 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 149,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 134,664 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 134,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

E M L on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,733 miles

eng man light on

handbrake only just met rquirements

Fail 17 Mar 2017 128,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both handbrake return springs missing (3.5.1k)

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

eng man light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,089 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 111,587 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked between tread.

slight free play at front anti roll bar links.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 101,439 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 101,205 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s rear disc badly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2013 89,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,560 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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SK08 XKX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK08 XKX, 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 SK08 XKX registered?

SK08 XKX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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