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BN58 UWS

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,386 mi
Last recorded154,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 154,386 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,931 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 143,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 124,713 miles

Advise slight play in n/s/r &o/s/r top rose bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,465 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres close to legal limit

Advise play in both rear upper rose bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,957 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,754 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

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 UWS is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BN58 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

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