MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front suspension ride height linkage missing
rear exhaust corroded
rear tyres worn on inner edge
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
Offside Rear Outer tyre has nail in tread
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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?
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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.
Is BJ08 VTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ08 VTP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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