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CA08 YPC

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,142 mi
Last recorded173,142 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 173,142 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Feb 2018 172,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 158,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 158,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,404 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 132,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads half worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,677 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,850 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 YPC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

CA08 YPC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 YPC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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