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BJ08 VTU

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,340 mi
Last recorded165,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 165,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 165,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring broken

Pass 23 Jul 2024 165,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 164,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 159,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 150,656 miles

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

rear tyres nearing limit

Fail 30 Jul 2021 150,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 30 Jul 2020 138,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silwencer casing in poor condition

stone chip on the nearside windscreen area

Pass 6 Nov 2018 121,550 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear anti roll bar d bush worn with slight play

front disc's worn with lips

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,882 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight lift

Offside Rear anti roll bar ,d bushes worn with slight play

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,861 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,175 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,420 miles

Windscreen marked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,075 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,216 miles

n/s/r top outer wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,749 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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BJ08 VTU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

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