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YX58 UEA

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,027 mi
Last recorded217,027 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 217,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 204,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 204,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps flashing when turn to sidelights (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 196,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 189,420 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 156,062 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 156,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn smooth around inner. (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 8 Dec 2014 146,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 135,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 112,100 miles

Engine management light on

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,436 miles

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

Offside 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 UEA is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX58 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

YX58 UEA is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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