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VN08 YJE

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,676 mi
Last recorded90,676 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, still prevents the ingress of dirt.

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS, Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (5.2.3 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, still prevents the ingress of dirt.

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS, Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (5.2.3 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,124 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 56,104 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,763 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 34,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YJE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

VN08 YJE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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