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BG08 YUF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,714 mi
Last recorded119,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,714 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 119,709 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,649 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 111,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,047 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,537 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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BG08 YUF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG08 YUF, 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 BG08 YUF registered?

BG08 YUF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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