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YX58 UEH

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,755 mi
Last recorded37,755 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UEH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 31,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,767 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,837 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 24,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,121 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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YX58 UEH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX58 UEH registered?

YX58 UEH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is YX58 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX58 UEH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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