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HY08 PUE

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,137 mi
Last recorded165,137 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 165,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 158,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 158,842 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 149,896 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))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 17 Aug 2022 142,468 miles

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,666 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 9 Jul 2021 132,666 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,491 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 14 Jul 2020 127,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear advise tyre

Offside Rear advise tyre

vehicle restricted view

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,537 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner facing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,225 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,489 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,484 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,484 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,994 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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HY08 PUE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY08 PUE, 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 HY08 PUE registered?

HY08 PUE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 PUE safe to buy?

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