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RV08 JYH

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,331 mi
Last recorded140,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 131,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 126,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/side and n/side door mirror glasses deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2021 123,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake lines corroded on rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,164 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes On Suspension Arms Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,772 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,493 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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RV08 JYH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV08 JYH, 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 RV08 JYH registered?

RV08 JYH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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