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VK08 XFY

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,230 mi
Last recorded174,230 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 174,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2.4mm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 168,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 160,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 160,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 117,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,877 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 107,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

undertrays

Fail 9 Dec 2014 59,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,312 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,513 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,669 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 28,669 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,966 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 XFY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFY, 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 VK08 XFY registered?

VK08 XFY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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