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BF58 XUX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 XUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF / OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF / OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,207 miles

Gearbox mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement- (lower mount)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 95,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 80,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,042 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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BF58 XUX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BF58 XUX, 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 BF58 XUX registered?

BF58 XUX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is BF58 XUX safe to buy?

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