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PK08 PYY

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,042 mi
Last recorded146,042 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 146,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 146,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,988 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also mounting washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 143,988 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also mounting washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,981 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r suspension lower bush boot split

rear subframe mounting support washer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 141,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r suspension lower bush boot split

rear subframe mounting support washer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 132,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,015 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing inner tread edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,874 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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PK08 PYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PK08 PYY, 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 PK08 PYY registered?

PK08 PYY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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