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VN08 YFL

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,919 mi
Last recorded150,919 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 150,919 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished but no excessive movement

Pass 29 May 2018 141,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OS mirror is damaged but still use able

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inside edge deep eneough to reach chords but not long eneough to fail

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,821 miles

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 13 Jun 2014 94,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,576 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 67,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wiper blade poor condition

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 YFL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

VN08 YFL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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