MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
exhaust rusty
rear seat lowered
sill covers fitted
Rear exhaust box rusty
rear seat lowered
sill covers fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light on
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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