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BF57 FWW

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 FWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 160,898 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,249 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 152,819 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 149,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 149,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 130,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 130,898 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 129,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,555 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,459 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,439 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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BF57 FWW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF57 FWW, 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 BF57 FWW registered?

BF57 FWW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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