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SK58 YDB

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,561 mi
Last recorded163,561 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 163,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 163,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 155,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 145,916 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension arms heavily wax oiled, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,355 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,536 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,536 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,636 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,691 miles

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

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 YDB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YDB, 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 SK58 YDB registered?

SK58 YDB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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