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WV08 LKL

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LKL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,570 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 119,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,278 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,278 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 102,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 average reading 0.64 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high after adjusting internal h/light adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,810 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,056 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,930 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,364 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WV08 LKL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WV08 LKL, 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 WV08 LKL registered?

WV08 LKL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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