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BG08 YUK

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,733 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Mar 2018 132,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,757 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 91,470 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 80,182 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 80,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2012 65,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,293 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 YUK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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