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VN08 UUA

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,271 mi
Last recorded166,271 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 UUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 166,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 161,698 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 161,694 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 122,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 86,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,302 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre deflated suspect valve leak

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 31 May 2012 60,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight brake bind (n/s/front).

Pass 26 May 2011 43,744 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 UUA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

VN08 UUA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 UUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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