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YH08 OEK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,236 mi
Last recorded144,236 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OEK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,236 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 144,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,740 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,921 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 OEK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

YH08 OEK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 OEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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