2008 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · AO08 AYY
2008 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 158,458 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 AYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 158,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 AYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-5 (AO08 AYY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AO08 AYY Mileage History
- 16/11/2022138,524 mi
- 16/11/2023147,114 mi+8,590 mi
- 16/11/2023147,114 mi
- 12/11/2024151,975 mi+4,861 mi
- 13/11/2025158,458 mi+6,483 mi
Average of roughly 6,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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