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SY08 TYB

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 TYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,843 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 100,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,645 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,050 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,932 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)

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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SY08 TYB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SY08 TYB, 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 SY08 TYB registered?

SY08 TYB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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