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AO08 AYY

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,458 mi
Last recorded158,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,114 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 147,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 102,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,239 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,239 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyre's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded & weak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,785 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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AO08 AYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 AO08 AYY, 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 AO08 AYY registered?

AO08 AYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 AYY 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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