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BF08 MWG

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,050 mi
Last recorded170,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 170,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 152,951 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 152,949 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,861 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes

Fail 22 Dec 2016 134,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,892 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,494 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 92,494 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,742 miles

osf tyre 3-4mm / nsf tyre2-4mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,429 miles

wipers worn / poss punture osr tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,293 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,819 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 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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