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VN08 YDA

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,385 mi
Last recorded103,385 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 103,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,454 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,595 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 YDA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

VN08 YDA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is VN08 YDA safe to buy?

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