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BG08 YUV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill and floor covers fitted

slight corrossion on underneath vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,455 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 138,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,193 miles

Stonechip

Pass 31 Dec 2020 104,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,140 miles

slight play in rear lower hub bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,872 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 YUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

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

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