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BL57 ULJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ULJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 137,656 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 137,656 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,138 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,247 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,274 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,756 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,624 miles

slight damage windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,278 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,799 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,470 miles

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

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

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 ULJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ULJ, 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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BL57 ULJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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