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SY08 TYP

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,326 mi
Last recorded111,326 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 TYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,326 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 111,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 110,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,568 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 110,554 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,879 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,878 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,516 miles

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,604 miles

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 TYP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY08 TYP, 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

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What year was SY08 TYP registered?

SY08 TYP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is SY08 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 TYP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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