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BF08 MVU

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 132,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 124,243 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2020 117,058 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Apr 2020 117,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 109,166 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 104,173 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 95,789 miles

Advise both front tyres worn low

Advise rear pads low

Pass 19 May 2016 89,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,649 miles

Advise both front tyres low on tread

Advise front brake discs worn

Advise rear pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2014 74,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,818 miles

advise steering colunm has slight up and down movement.

Fail 21 May 2013 65,818 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 59,043 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,452 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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BF08 MVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF08 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

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

Is BF08 MVU safe to buy?

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