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BJ08 YNY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,385 mi
Last recorded179,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 179,385 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2021 179,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 171,530 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARK BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 130,779 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,895 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,895 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Sharp wires on N/S of front bumper removed/reposioned (6.1.C.1)

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,598 miles

Front brake discs serverly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BJ08 YNY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

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

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