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SK58 YBN

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YBN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,046 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,494 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,494 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)

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

hand brake return spring missing at nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,808 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s handbrake cable return spring missing

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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SK58 YBN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SK58 YBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK58 YBN?

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What year was SK58 YBN registered?

SK58 YBN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SK58 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 YBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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