MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose type as chalked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose type as chalked (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to front and rear coil springs
slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to front and rear coil springs
slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
osf tyre 3-4mm / nsf tyre2-4mm
wipers worn / poss punture osr tyre
front tyres on 2mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 MWG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?
BF08 MWG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is BF08 MWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF08 MWG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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