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VO08 XLU

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,631 mi
Last recorded127,631 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 119,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 109,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all steel brake pipes coated in plastic material

Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all steel brake pipes coated in plastic material

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,778 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 97,753 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,523 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,132 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,466 miles

rear sub frame bushes split

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,618 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,948 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 XLU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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