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FY08 TGF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 135,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on outside failure criteria

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavy unevenly worn, areas void of tread and worn through to 2nd rubber no cords visible at test also splitting inner sidewall border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded through to 2nd skin

Fail 20 May 2026 134,968 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on outside failure criteria

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavy unevenly worn, areas void of tread and worn through to 2nd rubber no cords visible at test also splitting inner sidewall border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded through to 2nd skin

Pass 21 May 2025 128,060 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

subframe bushes worn

Fail 21 May 2025 128,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cboth (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

subframe bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2024 121,951 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside wing mirror glasses deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2023 116,832 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside mirror glasses faded

Offside and nearside, rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2022 111,072 miles

Offside and nearside mirror glasses faded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,172 miles

Offside and nearside mirrors deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,888 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,863 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 87,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 74,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,959 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)

offside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 13 May 2013 49,297 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,118 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,004 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 TGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

FY08 TGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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