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BJ08 YNM

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 102,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

middle heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,237 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 85,237 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,705 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 80,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,196 miles

offside front tyre below the legal limit on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,693 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,912 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 YNM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

BJ08 YNM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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