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BJ08 YNV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 113,843 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 113,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,141 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 97,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 91,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 91,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 83,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 83,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 74,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,485 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 50,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YNV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 YNV registered?

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

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