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2008 SAAB 9-5
General Information
- Registration SL08VNN
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 04 Sep 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,730 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- surface rust on underside
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,151 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- surface rust on underside
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,889 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust on underside
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,369 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,152 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front wish bone bushes have slight play
3 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,167 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- parking brake just met limit
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,123 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on dash
6 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on dash
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,965 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on dash
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,400 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust deteriorating
- brake pipes deteriorating
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (3.4.2)
- suspension bushes deteriorating
13 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust deteriorating
- brake pipes deteriorating
- suspension bushes deteriorating
- rear tyres worn low and bald on edges
- parking brake 17%
- no oil on dipstick
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (3.4.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,353 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,058 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,466 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08VNN was registered on 2008-04-30
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