MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake fluid warning lamp defective Brake warning lamp on possibly low pads (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
child seats fitted
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
child seats fitted
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake performance slight judder
nearside rear suspension upper bush slight play
offside rear suspension upper bush slight play
rear tyres inner edges slight displacement
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake performance slight judder
nearside rear suspension upper bush slight play
offside rear suspension upper bush slight play
rear tyres inner edges slight displacement
nearside rear suspension lower bush slight play
offside rear suspension lower bush slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Several small stone chips across front screen
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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YG08 RFX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YG08 RFX, 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 YG08 RFX registered?
YG08 RFX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2008.
Is YG08 RFX safe to buy?
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