2008 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · YX08 OMJ
2008 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,025 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX08 OMJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 103,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX08 OMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-5 (YX08 OMJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
YX08 OMJ Mileage History
- 17/08/202294,229 mi
- 24/08/202397,101 mi+2,872 mi
- 06/08/202499,069 mi+1,968 mi
- 22/08/2025103,025 mi+3,956 mi
Average of roughly 2,918 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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