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SP08 XPC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,077 mi
Last recorded138,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,029 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 138,029 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 136,364 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 127,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 114,016 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 111,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 May 2020 111,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/s/f binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake linkage excessively worn Return spring missing (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both rear trailing arm bushes separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 102,098 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 102,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 91,092 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 11 May 2018 91,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o/s/f ring (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 11 May 2017 84,705 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 84,605 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 73,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,257 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,648 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,015 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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 XPC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP08 XPC, 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 SP08 XPC registered?

SP08 XPC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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