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SK58 YCF

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,575 mi
Last recorded124,575 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,366 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 110,364 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs warning on dash (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link snaped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2019 110,340 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured fouling driveshaft (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine mounts deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,179 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted

advise under cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,845 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,945 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,945 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,438 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YCF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SK58 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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