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Y20 BEV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,024 mi
Last recorded46,024 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 BEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,820 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 32,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern is dull and incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling arm situated on the suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,069 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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Y20 BEV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y20 BEV, 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 Y20 BEV registered?

Y20 BEV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is Y20 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 BEV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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