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YG08 EHT

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 136,677 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2026 136,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,241 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Silencer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both rear inner arches have some surface corrosion.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks has very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,606 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and flange bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear and slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,764 miles

Front Exhaust front flexy joint outer rusted loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing rusted through and peeling off. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 108,764 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping from sump area , with oil all along the underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust front flexy joint outer rusted loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing rusted through and peeling off. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,579 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached subframe bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,181 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,932 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,932 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,080 miles

all four brake discs are slightly worn

exhaust rear box deteriorated

windscreen has a small crack in centre at the bottom not affecting drivers view off the road

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,974 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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YG08 EHT is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 EHT, 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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YG08 EHT is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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