MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
exhaust rear box corroded
full under the vehicle corroded
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
Rear Exhaust Backbox outerskin corroded.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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
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
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
fuel filter slightly damp
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.
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)
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)
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)
Offside rear tyre splitting.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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