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VK58 ZXO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,718 mi
Last recorded150,718 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 ZXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,845 miles

Nearside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,777 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,360 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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VK58 ZXO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK58 ZXO, 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 VK58 ZXO registered?

VK58 ZXO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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