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SP08 XON

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,497 mi
Last recorded73,497 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XON
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2024 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint pinch bolt not seated correctly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,052 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,146 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 59,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,670 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing badly on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbox mountings split

nearside front arch liner is loose

nearside rear and offside rear tyre losing shape on inner

offside rear lamp cracked not showing white light

Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,271 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbox mountings split

nearside front arch liner is loose

nearside rear and offside rear tyre losing shape on inner

offside rear lamp cracked not showing white light

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,143 miles

Offside front tyre valve perished

Offside rear tyre valve perished

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,006 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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SP08 XON is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP08 XON, 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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SP08 XON is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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