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BJ08 YMP

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,733 mi
Last recorded152,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YMP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 152,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 136,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,862 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,376 miles

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

nearside parking brake slightly low on performance

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,234 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 40,501 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,685 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 YMP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

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