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SK58 YCC

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 138,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At nearside & offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front& rear flex hose ferrules coated in underseal & adjoining brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine & transmittion area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At nearside & offside front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to carry-out full inspection on outer sill areas due to sill covers.

Fail 14 Apr 2026 138,002 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter porous. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced To the front of rear wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also has a bulge on inner tyrewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At nearside & offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front& rear flex hose ferrules coated in underseal & adjoining brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine & transmittion area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At nearside & offside front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to carry-out full inspection on outer sill areas due to sill covers.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 136,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front&rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 135,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front&rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 133,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,516 miles

damp n/s/r shockie

rear box outter sheild corroded

slight movment in rear subframe bushes

slight play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,297 miles

Rear heat sheild corroded

o/s/f abs ring heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 101,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear heat sheild corroded

o/s/f abs ring heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 88,145 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,720 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,658 miles

boderline travel at handbrake lever

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SK58 YCC is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 SK58 YCC, 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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SK58 YCC is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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