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YH08 OED

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,018 mi
Last recorded111,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OED
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,018 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,338 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 29 Apr 2015 77,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,880 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,136 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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YH08 OED is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH08 OED, 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 YH08 OED registered?

YH08 OED is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 OED shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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