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VO08 HLX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,288 mi
Last recorded188,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 188,288 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 187,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 0.5 limit taken from manufacturers plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre worn badly out of shape inner edge

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 173,929 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 156,988 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 139,507 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust corroded

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

No tow hitch fitted at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 100,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction light indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 85,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 85,703 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,119 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VO08 HLX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 VO08 HLX, 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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VO08 HLX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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