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BU08 NZG

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,445 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 104,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,091 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 83,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 77,175 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,263 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 71,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,831 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,590 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,788 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,247 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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BU08 NZG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU08 NZG, 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 BU08 NZG registered?

BU08 NZG is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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