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BF08 MVX

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,348 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 115,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,728 miles

Front Inner Pads getting low

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,712 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,708 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,897 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,882 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,294 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,294 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

Fail 11 Mar 2012 32,176 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,477 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 MVX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

BF08 MVX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 MVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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