MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust box outer sleeving heavily corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust box outer sleeving heavily corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear perished and out of shape
rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars,slight wear on outer edges
o,s,f tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear shock absorber leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bulb? connection? to offside front sidelight
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn outer edges, check wheel alignment?
bulb? connection? to offside front sidelight
offside rear shock absorber leaking
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres are getting low
cuts in n/s/f outer wall not down to cords
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VN08 YBW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?
VN08 YBW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2008.
Is VN08 YBW safe to buy?
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