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BT08 TZB

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,570 mi
Last recorded133,570 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 TZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,570 miles

Brake lever has slight reserve travel

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2017 117,253 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,525 miles

Centre Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,469 miles

Tyres fitted 235/45/17

Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Tyres fitted 235/45/17

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 36,257 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)

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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BT08 TZB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT08 TZB, 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 BT08 TZB registered?

BT08 TZB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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