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BJ08 YOD

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,743 mi
Last recorded163,743 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 163,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 160,093 miles

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 160,093 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 146,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 135,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear shocks getting weak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 135,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 80,810 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slightly reduced output on dipped headlights.

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 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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