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VRL 833

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 833
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 70,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2023 59,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,051 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 59,048 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,820 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,225 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,521 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,473 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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VRL 833 is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VRL 833, 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 VRL 833 registered?

VRL 833 is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is VRL 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 833 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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