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YX58 UEO

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,110 mi
Last recorded186,110 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 186,110 miles

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2024 184,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 182,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 177,670 miles

Offside Rear Outer side wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2021 174,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 174,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 171,542 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 171,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 168,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 165,113 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 159,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 155,016 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 150,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 137,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,404 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UEO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

YX58 UEO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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