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SV08 UGX

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,220 mi
Last recorded144,220 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,974 miles

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise nearside parking brake lever return spring broken

advise offside parking brake lever return spring in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise return spring at offside parking brake lever missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,121 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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SV08 UGX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SV08 UGX, 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 SV08 UGX registered?

SV08 UGX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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