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YX08 ZTP

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,742 mi
Last recorded176,742 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 176,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 176,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 171,592 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 171,579 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 171,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Nov 2024 171,561 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam will not stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

E.M.L. is on(pre July 1st 2008 vehicle)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 13 Sep 2024 171,559 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam not staying on (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

tape on edge of drivers seat belt?

Pass 11 Aug 2023 167,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 158,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 158,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,862 miles

Front main beam works but switch does not latch on

Pass 14 Aug 2020 139,403 miles

Chip in windscreen

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

NSF anti roll bar slight play when raised

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly May require adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 139,403 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Chip in windscreen

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly May require adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 129,983 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 129,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,747 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 100,619 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,289 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,224 miles

Cracks to rear tyres.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,595 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX08 ZTP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX08 ZTP, 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 YX08 ZTP registered?

YX08 ZTP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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