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BK08 BAU

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,772 mi
Last recorded203,772 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 203,772 miles

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

Rear Lower axle rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2022 203,563 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 192,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 176,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 144,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,537 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,965 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,965 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre feathered - strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,863 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,227 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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BK08 BAU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK08 BAU, 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 BK08 BAU registered?

BK08 BAU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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