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SL08 VND

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VND
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 128,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,415 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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SL08 VND is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL08 VND, 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 SL08 VND registered?

SL08 VND is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SL08 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 VND shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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