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BF08 MWE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,900 mi
Last recorded129,900 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 129,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear seat belt surround missing(still fully functional)

chip in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2018 118,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer child seat fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/ and o/s rear hub top barrel bushes have slight play

Fail 23 May 2018 118,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread area close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer child seat fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/ and o/s rear hub top barrel bushes have slight play

Pass 18 May 2017 107,729 miles

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

nearside and offside rear hub top and bottom barrel bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2016 93,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2016 93,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,512 miles

PARK BRAKE WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT SOON

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,198 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 MWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MWE, 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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BF08 MWE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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