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V19 SUM

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,293 mi
Last recorded145,293 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 SUM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 145,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 138,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,857 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,573 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 115,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,309 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,922 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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V19 SUM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V19 SUM, 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 V19 SUM registered?

V19 SUM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is V19 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V19 SUM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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