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DA57 YYS

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,223 mi
Last recorded93,223 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust back box - out skin corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub-frame areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box - outer skin corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2021 91,506 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front side and rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,091 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,529 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,669 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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DA57 YYS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DA57 YYS, 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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DA57 YYS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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