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BJ08 VTW

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 160,724 miles

Fuel filter outer casing corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 148,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 135,019 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 124,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 90,063 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 VTW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

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

Is BJ08 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 VTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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