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LA08 BYY

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,795 miles

rear exhaust outer skin badly rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,162 miles

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

Rear Silencer delaminating.

Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,162 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer delaminating.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,894 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 75,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,553 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 42,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,217 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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LA08 BYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA08 BYY, 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 LA08 BYY registered?

LA08 BYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LA08 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 BYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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