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AO58 BEJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,096 mi
Last recorded121,096 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 121,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,396 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 119,396 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sides mirror glass is deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,412 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,161 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,680 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,164 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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AO58 BEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO58 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO58 BEJ registered?

AO58 BEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AO58 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 BEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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