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BK08 BBF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 142,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 142,172 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction scratches across swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 126,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,078 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm rose bush has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

both rear tyres are worn low and close to limits

front wheel bearings are slightly noisy

parking brake lever has long travel

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm rose bush has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn low and close to limits

front wheel bearings are slightly noisy

parking brake lever has long travel

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low and worn on outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

front upper suspension mounts noisey

long handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,926 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,878 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 BBF 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 BK08 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

BK08 BBF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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