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BJ08 YNX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,145 mi
Last recorded144,145 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 144,145 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted

engine management light on (july 2008 fail)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

outer skin of silencer corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 144,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted

engine management light on (july 2008 fail)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 132,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 131,642 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm hub bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm hub bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,212 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,465 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,944 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,427 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,707 miles

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 17 Oct 2011 40,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,675 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 YNX 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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

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

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