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SV08 UHA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge + 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,734 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge + 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 86,549 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,581 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very lumpy inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 81,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very lumpy inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,117 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,729 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 UHA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA registered?

SV08 UHA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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