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BJ08 VTN

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,659 mi
Last recorded149,659 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 149,659 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak worst gearbox end of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in floor both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush / joint at hub both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 149,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lambda only just passed due to exhaust blow ?

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak worst gearbox end of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in floor both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush / joint at hub both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise brake fluid change

Pass 31 Oct 2024 145,366 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 128,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear brake pad wear getting low and brake disc deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 119,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 112,193 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 112,193 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 14 May 2016 103,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension joint has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from possibly the manifold

Pass 13 May 2015 94,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 94,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 82,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 82,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 71,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,387 miles

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

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

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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BJ08 VTN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ08 VTN, 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 BJ08 VTN registered?

BJ08 VTN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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