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BJ08 VTP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,853 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 127,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,948 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 102,776 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 102,756 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,024 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,915 miles

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

front suspension ride height linkage missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,009 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2019 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,675 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,942 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,362 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)

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 VTP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

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