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ST08 LNU

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,767 mi
Last recorded119,767 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 LNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 112,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,143 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,346 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame both rear bushes bonding split and offside just meeting requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front bumper is damaged in multiple areas

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded, broken and hanging off

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

steering system with multiple UJ's has knock felt at steering wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,464 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken and affecting the light output

Offside Rear wear in rear suspension hub rose bushes

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to nearside side of vehicle, front and rear bumpers

corrosion to sub-frames

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken and affecting the light output

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint gaiter is insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear wear in rear suspension hub rose bushes

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to nearside side of vehicle, front and rear bumpers

corrosion to sub-frames

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,714 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking/perishing at base (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front and n/s/r tyre sidewall damage not deep enough to reach cords

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 86,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking/perishing at base (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front and n/s/r tyre sidewall damage not deep enough to reach cords

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,334 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight knock from steering

under trays ,covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake slightly out of balance

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to offside rear of car

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,411 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 43,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,347 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

service due warning on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,588 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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ST08 LNU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST08 LNU, 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 ST08 LNU registered?

ST08 LNU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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