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YT58 YFL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,822 mi
Last recorded107,822 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 107,822 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,616 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre castellated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly castellated

Pass 20 May 2016 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 May 2015 71,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,714 miles

Adivise uneven wear on offside front tyre plus starting to crack close legal limit .

Advise condition of front gear box mount close to limit .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted plus outer sills due to the above .

Fail 27 Nov 2013 57,714 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Adivise uneven wear on offside front tyre plus starting to crack close legal limit .

Advise condition of front gear box mount close to limit .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted plus outer sills due to the above .

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,385 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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YT58 YFL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YT58 YFL, 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 YT58 YFL registered?

YT58 YFL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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