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BD08 ENW

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ENW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 126,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively have slight wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside handbrake return spring broken

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside hand brake return spring missing

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Rear exhaust mount rubbers weak

chips in windscreen

long travel park brake

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,243 miles

Minimal reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 18 Jun 2024 125,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Minimal reserve travel on handbrake

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp leveler amber lamp on dash

Fail 2 Apr 2024 125,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Front Fog lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread line 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge & 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Service indicator illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 114,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,521 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 103,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 91,292 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 22 May 2018 82,392 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 18 May 2017 73,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 64,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

can not fully check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

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

Pass 15 May 2015 55,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 41,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2013 41,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2012 36,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,432 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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BD08 ENW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD08 ENW, 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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What year was BD08 ENW registered?

BD08 ENW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is BD08 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 ENW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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