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YX58 UDY

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,427 mi
Last recorded110,427 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,427 miles

Rear exhaust very corroded not leaking time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,040 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,825 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 100,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,501 miles

ecu light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front very low on pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear only using part of the disc faces (3.5.1i)

coolant low light on

ecu light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 65,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,237 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 55,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,302 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 40,496 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,496 miles

Nearside Front 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
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YX58 UDY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX58 UDY, 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 YX58 UDY registered?

YX58 UDY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is YX58 UDY safe to buy?

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