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FY08 GCO

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GCO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 70,976 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 70,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 69,718 miles

Offside Front Subframe rear bush worn

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight chafing to hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are low on the edges

Fail 16 Oct 2018 57,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres are low on the edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,894 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,910 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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FY08 GCO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY08 GCO, 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 FY08 GCO registered?

FY08 GCO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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