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HY08 PVJ

2008 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,052 mi
Last recorded65,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,573 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,860 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 48,860 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrels. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 48,348 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrels. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,817 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/r o/s/r slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,482 miles

Front and rear tyre valve stems slight cracking/perishing at base

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing bush V.slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,851 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,851 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays , covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,314 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 PVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY08 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

HY08 PVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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