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BK08 TUY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 91,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 91,283 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres unevenly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,668 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both door mirrors clouding. (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight `out of shape` in offside rear tyre (fifty pencing).

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,801 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,731 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,119 miles

TYRE SIZE 235/45/17

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2012 27,410 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 235/45/17

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,812 miles

SCREEN HAS FINE SCRATCHES IN THE SWEEP OF THE NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE

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 TUY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

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

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