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VN08 UTX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,887 mi
Last recorded133,887 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 UTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 133,887 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,552 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger washer jet not working but screen still clears.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,920 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired retaining spring (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired retaining spring (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55ZR16 W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,586 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,576 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake high.

Unable to check N/S/R & O/S/R seatbelts because child seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,401 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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VN08 UTX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN08 UTX, 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 VN08 UTX registered?

VN08 UTX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 UTX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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