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CA08 YNU

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,709 mi
Last recorded140,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,045 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 83,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,391 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver's seatbelt slightly frayed

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 YNU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

CA08 YNU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is CA08 YNU safe to buy?

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