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SY08 TYS

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,971 mi
Last recorded130,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 130,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 112,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,256 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,253 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,690 miles

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

baby seat fitted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

baby seat fitted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,251 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,397 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,557 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 TYS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

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