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HY08 PUK

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,656 mi
Last recorded186,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 186,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount partially fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded and has potential to become detached

Pass 5 Mar 2024 180,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cover cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 180,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cover cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 173,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 168,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 159,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 159,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner tread ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 145,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner tread ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,073 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 135,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer Joint. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,102 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,102 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,878 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 111,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,882 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,882 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 55,370 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 PUK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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