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S90 PHA

2008 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 PHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 102,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 95,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,371 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning replaced bulb still indicates fault on dash (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 91,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning replaced bulb still indicates fault on dash (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,528 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,943 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 89,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,897 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,554 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,637 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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S90 PHA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S90 PHA, 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 S90 PHA registered?

S90 PHA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is S90 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 PHA shows 34 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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