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BN58 UWK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,564 mi
Last recorded210,564 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 210,564 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 208,534 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 208,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 200,887 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 200,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 192,504 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 188,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 188,442 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dark in colour (1.8 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 170,455 miles

both rear mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 156,182 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 155,870 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 131,792 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 131,225 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroding

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,474 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,416 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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BN58 UWK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN58 UWK, 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 BN58 UWK registered?

BN58 UWK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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