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BL06 BYE

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 BYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 149,021 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 149,020 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 143,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front front subframe mounting rear bushes worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear hand brake retaining springs missing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,416 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 121,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 121,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. Worn close @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,647 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear section of exhaust corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,159 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BL06 BYE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BL06 BYE, 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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BL06 BYE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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