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UEZ 4920

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,074 mi
Last recorded243,074 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 4920
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 243,074 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 242,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 231,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 223,440 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 223,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 210,392 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 210,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 195,408 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly, inner edge 'stepped'

Parking brake has only just met minimum requirements, adjustment / repair needed

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2019 170,810 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 170,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 150,060 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing a little rough and noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recorded 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 150,060 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing a little rough and noisy

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recorded 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,860 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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UEZ 4920 is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEZ 4920, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEZ 4920 registered?

UEZ 4920 is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is UEZ 4920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 4920 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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