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AK57 BBF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,431 mi
Last recorded145,431 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 145,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 141,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm,outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside/offside mirrors discoloured

Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,090 miles

nearside/offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2020 119,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 119,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass discourled

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 111,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,291 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,291 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,975 miles

service light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,229 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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AK57 BBF 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 AK57 BBF, 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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AK57 BBF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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