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HD08 GYB

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,855 mi
Last recorded170,855 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 170,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,548 miles

Handbrake Cables Could Do with Adjustment

Fail 10 Apr 2024 148,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Cables Could Do with Adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 140,493 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake travel (1.1.18 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most of front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in drivers view ()

various chip's in screen

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 136,297 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,732 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,727 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

exhaust system corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,409 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,135 miles

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,454 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

plastic sideskirts fitted unable to check sills correctly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,219 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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HD08 GYB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HD08 GYB, 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 HD08 GYB registered?

HD08 GYB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HD08 GYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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