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P8 YPS

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 YPS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,725 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,908 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 94,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 91,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,562 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,755 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,599 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,988 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,102 miles

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

fornt brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2013 37,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and has unven tread pattern

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,164 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and has unven tread pattern

Pass 3 May 2012 27,841 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread and outer sidewall (not showing cords)

rear number plate insecure on one side

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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P8 YPS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P8 YPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 YPS registered?

P8 YPS is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is P8 YPS safe to buy?

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