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SV08 UHK

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,798 mi
Last recorded136,798 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,798 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge/side wall cut

Fail 9 Oct 2018 136,798 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge/side wall cut

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r suspension has slight play in a pin/bush

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,786 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s and o/s (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,910 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,232 miles

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 UHK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

SV08 UHK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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