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CA08 YOR

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,477 mi
Last recorded165,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 165,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 165,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 150,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,627 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 26 Jul 2021 136,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 134,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 123,272 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,989 miles

Both wing mirror glass's deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both wing mirror glass's deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,209 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 50,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YOR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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