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BJ08 YOF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,181 mi
Last recorded149,181 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 149,181 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 149,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 145,248 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 145,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,604 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 140,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 140,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

suspect duel mass flywheel failure

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,632 miles

coolant leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and underside covers fitted

rear brake discs pitted

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seat and customers belongings

Fail 8 Jun 2016 127,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and underside covers fitted

rear brake discs pitted

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seat and customers belongings

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2015 117,771 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 108,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 92,770 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,770 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,976 miles

Offside Front 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 YOF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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