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BF08 MVR

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 149,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,887 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 138,887 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,378 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 106,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,184 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing. Not considered dangerous to other road users.

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 71,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BF08 MVR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 MVR, 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 BF08 MVR registered?

BF08 MVR is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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