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RE08 YFO

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,715 mi
Last recorded153,715 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 153,715 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated (peeling)

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 5 May 2026 153,699 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge has nail in tyre... 225/40r18 ()

Offside Front brake calliper appears damp, no leaks found at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated (peeling)

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 2 May 2025 147,577 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal spray

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 144,130 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

sill covers / under trays fitted

underside undersealed

Pass 10 May 2023 137,086 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 137,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,806 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 130,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,619 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,609 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side internal problem within the brake drum (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,858 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 94,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,820 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,207 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,676 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,583 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,990 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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RE08 YFO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

RE08 YFO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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