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VX08 FVO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 124,244 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 118,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,516 miles

Brake fluid in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,777 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 105,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,571 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 94,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,608 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,608 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,340 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,729 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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VX08 FVO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VX08 FVO, 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 VX08 FVO registered?

VX08 FVO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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