MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust rear box corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust rear box corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
EML illuminated
Exhaust rear box corroded
Slight oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (4.1.E.1)
EML illuminated
Exhaust rear box corroded
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass missing but o/s/f and interior fitted (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front pads low
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass missing but o/s/f and interior fitted (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front pads low
o/s/r tyre getting low + uneven tread on inside
rear h/brake springs missing on h/brake lever on backplate
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/r tyre getting low + uneven tread on inside
rear h/brake springs missing on h/brake lever on backplate
rear view mirrors faded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear view mirrors faded
both door mirror glasses poor condition
h/brake lever slightly high
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both door mirror glasses poor condition
h/brake lever slightly high
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE08 YEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 RE08 YEJ, 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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RE08 YEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2008.
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