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BF08 MXP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,802 miles

Exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2019 131,802 miles

Exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,355 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 122,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,984 miles

Both front tyre treads close to limit

Fuel filter damp no leak found

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 112,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Both front tyre treads close to limit

Fuel filter damp no leak found

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,023 miles

Front brake discs inner faces pitting

Fuel filter damp

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,488 miles

Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,061 miles

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

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 MXP 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 75%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

BF08 MXP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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