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VK08 NRX

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,378 mi
Last recorded42,378 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,817 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,115 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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VK08 NRX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK08 NRX, 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

How do I check the history of VK08 NRX?

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What year was VK08 NRX registered?

VK08 NRX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VK08 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 NRX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK08 NRX have outstanding finance?

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