MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
sill covers / under trays fitted
underside undersealed
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
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
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))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr (4.1.E.1)
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)
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 ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake pads 50/60% worn
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)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads getting low
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 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.
Is RE08 YFO safe to buy?
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