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BL08 BFJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,694 mi
Last recorded137,694 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 137,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box rusty and slightly blowing

rear seat lowered

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 137,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box rusty and slightly blowing

rear seat lowered

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 132,392 miles

exhaust rusty

rear seat lowered

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,019 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

rear seat lowered

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,825 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 122,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 120,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,973 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 111,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,434 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,867 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all discs corroded & worn

both rear tyres worn unevenly

n/s rear tyre close to limit

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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BL08 BFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL08 BFJ, 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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BL08 BFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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