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VN08 YBW

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,460 mi
Last recorded162,460 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 162,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 155,292 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleeving heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 147,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 133,646 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 133,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear perished and out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,997 miles

rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars,slight wear on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,643 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,353 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,814 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,796 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,181 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 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.

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