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CA08 OKD

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,778 mi
Last recorded168,778 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 168,778 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 161,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 154,904 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 141,218 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 141,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,264 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 117,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,970 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,482 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,482 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,066 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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CA08 OKD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA08 OKD, 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 CA08 OKD registered?

CA08 OKD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is CA08 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 OKD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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