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BF08 MXS

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,400 mi
Last recorded79,400 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,400 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 79,400 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 68,673 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,303 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 28,180 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 MXS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

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