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BL57 ULF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,153 mi
Last recorded127,153 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ULF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 127,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

duel mass flywheel vibrating

Fail 10 Jun 2025 127,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

duel mass flywheel vibrating

Pass 22 May 2024 119,798 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 117,479 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 117,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim missing by door mirror/with edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 115,229 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror/in drivers view ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 111,523 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to find manufactures plate value

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,308 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,413 miles

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

side skirts fitted obscuring part of the vehicle structure

Fail 14 Jan 2015 66,413 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side skirts fitted obscuring part of the vehicle structure

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,337 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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BL57 ULF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL57 ULF, 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 BL57 ULF registered?

BL57 ULF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is BL57 ULF safe to buy?

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