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VO08 XLT

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,092 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 89,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 83,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. near side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,374 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 77,374 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,998 miles

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,911 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,131 miles

clutch pipe worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,116 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,417 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 XLT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO08 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

VO08 XLT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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