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VN08 YBK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,869 mi
Last recorded150,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 150,869 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 144,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 144,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 138,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +Pads low (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front +o/s/r inner tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 125,414 miles

eml light on

Pass 7 May 2016 125,414 miles

EML light on

Pass 7 May 2016 125,414 miles

e m l on

Fail 7 May 2016 125,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,979 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 3 May 2012 53,211 miles

n/s/r tyre close to depth markers and bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and offside rear tyre have low tread

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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VN08 YBK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN08 YBK, 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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VN08 YBK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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