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OY58 UWW

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,115 mi
Last recorded172,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 172,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber missing and rear box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 172,107 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber missing and rear box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 162,148 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW + SLIGHT CHIP IN SCREEN + REAR SILENCER SKIN CORRODED + OIL LEAKS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 157,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 136,541 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 83,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,029 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,569 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

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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OY58 UWW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OY58 UWW, 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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OY58 UWW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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