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SD08 JBY

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires21 Jun 2024

Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)

Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,138 mi

Last recorded136,138 miles

Recorded on22 Jun 2023

Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JBY

MakeSaab

Model9-5

Year2008

ColourSilver

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail

Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,138 miles

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 136,138 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 132,487 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 132,487 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 130,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 130,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 130,299 miles

Fail 5 Jun 2020 130,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 125,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 117,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 May 2018 117,899 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 May 2017 109,170 miles

Fail 26 May 2017 109,170 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,168 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,978 miles

Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,253 miles

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,833 miles

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

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

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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SD08 JBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD08 JBY, 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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SD08 JBY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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