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BF08 MWP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 90,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 75,944 miles

Both rear tyre's lightly wearing on inner edge's and cracking.

Pass 27 Dec 2019 69,813 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,599 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 60,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 57,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,848 miles

long hand brake travel

offside wiper blade in poor con dition

runs to clean to get emissions reading

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,794 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 MWP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

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

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