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VN08 YBT

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,953 mi
Last recorded123,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 123,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 113,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering weak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,542 miles

advise- rear silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,371 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 12 Apr 2011 30,940 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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VN08 YBT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YBT, 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 VN08 YBT registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN08 YBT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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