MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaked ? drying up? (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box(top) corroded
Engine management light on
Exhaust system corroded
Front number plate has damage
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment required? (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area! (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine management light on
Exhaust system corroded
Front number plate has damage
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment required? (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both rear shocks getting weak
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both rear shocks getting weak
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Slightly reduced output on dipped headlights.
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BJ08 YOD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YOD, 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 YOD registered?
BJ08 YOD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.
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