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BJ08 YND

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,581 mi
Last recorded101,581 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YND
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,581 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 101,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,616 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Valve Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Valve Deteriorated

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,216 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,155 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 YND is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YND, 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 YND registered?

BJ08 YND is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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