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RY08 EVC

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,413 mi
Last recorded157,413 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 157,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 154,223 miles

General underside corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 149,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 143,073 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,370 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RY08 EVC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RY08 EVC, 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 RY08 EVC registered?

RY08 EVC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is RY08 EVC safe to buy?

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