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SKZ 5583

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,176 mi
Last recorded105,176 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 5583
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,176 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 105,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,878 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,677 miles

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

Offside fuel pipes at center of car slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,843 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,727 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside rear tyre wearing and feathering on inner edge

Parking brake travel high

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,614 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn very low on the inner tread area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,406 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner tread area.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,096 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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SKZ 5583 is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SKZ 5583, 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 SKZ 5583 registered?

SKZ 5583 is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is SKZ 5583 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 5583 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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