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BL57 ULH

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,726 mi
Last recorded150,726 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 143,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 118,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,121 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight washers not working

Fail 28 Feb 2012 104,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight washers not working

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,668 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 ULH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL57 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

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

Is BL57 ULH safe to buy?

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