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YT08 XWX

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,458 mi
Last recorded170,458 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 170,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 161,879 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 161,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,118 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 152,118 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 147,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Park brake requires adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 133,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,502 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling unit missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,906 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light disconnected

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear window missing

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light disconnected

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear window missing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,116 miles

Undershield fitted

Child seat fitted offside rear

Nearside Front Brake Disc scored

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake disc scored

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,539 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre bat 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YT08 XWX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT08 XWX, 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 YT08 XWX registered?

YT08 XWX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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