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VO08 XSN

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,565 mi
Last recorded151,565 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 149,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,759 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,170 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,487 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shield corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 117,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shield corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 100,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,190 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,293 miles

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

engine man lamp ON!.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,614 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to be picked up /measured by test equipment

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,973 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 XSN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

VO08 XSN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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