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VO08 XKP

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both obligatory mirrors discoloured but not affecting view to rear

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2026 70,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both obligatory mirrors discoloured but not affecting view to rear

general corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,399 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Front suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Fail 11 Mar 2025 69,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Front suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,775 miles

Exterior mirrors slightly defective

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage & Corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,030 miles

Exterior mirrors slightly decfective

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underneath to componets

Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,270 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 66,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,398 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,198 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,171 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 54,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,650 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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VO08 XKP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 VO08 XKP, 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 VO08 XKP registered?

VO08 XKP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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