BN08 PYH

2008 SAAB — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SAAB
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1910 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 October 2026 (136 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,293 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Saab has 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 36,293 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of wear and tear on critical components warrants careful consideration.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 10,632 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage (3,343 miles) between Oct 2020 and Oct 2021, but no suspicious decreases.

Things to check

  • Recurring DANGEROUS tyre defects (4 instances) across 2012, 2013, and 2023 MOTs.
  • Major Offside Front Shock absorber leak (MAJOR failure 2013-04-22) and advisory (2012-04-10).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 36,293 mi PASSApr 2012: 55,132 mi PASSApr 2013: 74,338 mi FAILApr 2013: 74,561 mi PASSApr 2014: 83,721 mi PASSApr 2015: 93,835 mi PASSApr 2016: 101,097 mi PASSApr 2017: 106,854 mi PASSApr 2018: 113,190 mi PASSApr 2019: 119,730 mi FAILApr 2019: 119,838 mi PASSOct 2020: 126,113 mi PASSOct 2021: 129,456 mi FAILOct 2021: 129,459 mi PASSOct 2022: 140,591 mi FAILOct 2022: 140,619 mi PASSOct 2023: 157,362 mi PASSOct 2024: 177,218 mi PASSOct 2025: 189,643 mi PASS190k113k36kMar 2011Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 36,293 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 55,132 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2013 FAIL 74,338 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 74,561 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2014 PASS 83,721 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2015 PASS 93,835 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2016 PASS 101,097 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 106,854 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 113,190 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 119,730 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2019 PASS 119,838 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 126,113 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2021 FAIL 129,456 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY handbrake reserve travel high
Oct 2021 PASS 129,459 mi
ADVISORY handbrake reserve travel high
Oct 2022 FAIL 140,591 mi
MAJOR Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2022 PASS 140,619 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 157,362 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Oct 2024 PASS 177,218 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 189,643 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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