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BL08 BFK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,785 mi
Last recorded179,785 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 179,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Mar 2025 171,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 166,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 166,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 165,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 160,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 159,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 152,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 135,848 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN THIN / DETERIORATED ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 26 Jun 2017 135,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN THIN / DETERIORATED ON INSIDE EDGES

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND HAVE CUTS IN TREAD

Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,666 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly - wearing thin

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,665 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly - wearing thin

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,163 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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BL08 BFK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL08 BFK, 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 BL08 BFK registered?

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

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