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SV08 UGS

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UGS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated & corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 225/45r17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Outer, corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both, NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 98,659 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded and deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 97,227 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2023 93,222 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 91,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,029 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,118 miles

Exhaust system tail box section corroding

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,712 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 81,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,297 miles

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

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

front fog light/wires damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 76,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front fog light/wires damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,630 miles

nearside rear tyre worn/crack/perished

Fail 1 Nov 2014 69,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn/crack/perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 49,511 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,745 miles

Nearside Front 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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SV08 UGS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV08 UGS, 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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SV08 UGS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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