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EX08 PPY

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 124,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,434 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking (jet/cover missing)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 115,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking (jet/cover missing)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside and nearside front tyres nearing wear band indicators

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application. Adjustment or repair may be required.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,092 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,784 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,112 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear upper suspension arm,bush has slight play

long hand brake

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,101 miles

long hand brake

Offside Rear suspension arm,bush worn with slight play

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than o/s/r

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,279 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre balding and going out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,866 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,314 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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EX08 PPY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX08 PPY, 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 EX08 PPY registered?

EX08 PPY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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