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P55 UTS

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 UTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 125,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 93,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,186 miles

steering, suspension and brake components corroded and deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 115,792 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 57,395 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,223 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 52,223 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,604 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front tyres worn / wearing low on outer edges

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,863 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,227 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,808 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,356 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 26,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre going out of shape

osf@osf tyre wearing inner edges

slight brake judder

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,524 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,117 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,526 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,781 miles

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

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

both front tyre wear uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,021 miles

both wipers worn number plate lights dim

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,983 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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P55 UTS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 P55 UTS, 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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P55 UTS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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