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VN08 YDT

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,846 mi
Last recorded168,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 168,846 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 168,846 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 160,818 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

full under the vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 150,163 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear back box corroded

under cover fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,652 miles

Rear Exhaust Backbox outerskin corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 145,651 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Backbox outerskin corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,804 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Heat shield above back box is loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2019 137,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Heat shield above back box is loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 130,401 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 115,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter is damp but not leaking

Offside Front Tyre cut and has damage to the sidewall.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter is damp but not leaking

Offside Front Tyre cut and has damage to the sidewall.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,719 miles

Engine light on

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,596 miles

Offside rear tyre splitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 56,035 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing,

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 40,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YDT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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