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CA57 YBY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 YBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,050 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 88,276 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 88,276 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

o/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,048 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,520 miles

o/s/r bumper dented

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,962 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 55,962 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to chassis marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2012 33,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,165 miles

discs slightly worn

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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CA57 YBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA57 YBY, 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 CA57 YBY registered?

CA57 YBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is CA57 YBY safe to buy?

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