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CK08 YEU

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 YEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 99,548 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 96,475 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

rear centre seatbelt slow to retract

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 94,028 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 94,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,078 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT ON OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts to outer wall

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,054 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre cuts to outer wall

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,596 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,640 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 65,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CK08 YEU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK08 YEU, 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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CK08 YEU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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