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BJ08 YMH

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YMH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 85,992 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2017 80,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner tread and slightly perished

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 80,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner tread and slightly perished

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper for clearance of windscreen

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,954 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 60,951 miles

all brake discs slightly lipped worn and scored\hand brake travel

Pass 17 May 2012 55,949 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn\

Fail 16 May 2012 55,910 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn\

Fail 25 May 2011 50,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 May 2011 50,340 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

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 YMH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMH, 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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BJ08 YMH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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