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SY08 YYH

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,033 mi
Last recorded183,033 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 183,033 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2021 178,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 168,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2019 165,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 156,033 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both bumpers damaged

covers over outer sills

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both bumpers damaged

covers over outer sills

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,422 miles

covers over outer sills

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,263 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

No tow hitch fitted at time of test.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer delaminating.

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 126,263 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

No tow hitch fitted at time of test.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer delaminating.

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,906 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,208 miles

Brake pipe behind the fuel tank could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,678 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SY08 YYH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

SY08 YYH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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