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LY08 AGU

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,435 miles

Brake fluid dirty

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn. Also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 125,435 miles

Brake fluid dirty

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn. Also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,690 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 119,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 114,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 64,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 43,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 35,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,045 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,375 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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LY08 AGU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LY08 AGU, 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 LY08 AGU registered?

LY08 AGU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 AGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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