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RE08 YEJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,742 mi
Last recorded148,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,742 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 148,742 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,300 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 140,298 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,781 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust rear box corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,574 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,040 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low + uneven tread on inside

rear h/brake springs missing on h/brake lever on backplate

Fail 14 Sep 2015 112,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,235 miles

rear view mirrors faded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 101,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,807 miles

both door mirror glasses poor condition

h/brake lever slightly high

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,807 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 77,523 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,113 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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What year was RE08 YEJ registered?

RE08 YEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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