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CP08 BKY

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,212 mi
Last recorded145,212 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 BKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 145,212 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 136,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 129,149 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND NO LONGER ATTACHED

Pass 15 May 2023 119,842 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER CORRODED "OUTER SKIN "

Fail 15 May 2023 119,842 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER CORRODED "OUTER SKIN "

Pass 10 May 2022 109,557 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 103,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,097 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,565 miles

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

front wiper smearing

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,311 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Rear exhaust box outer casing coming away

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

surface corrosion on n/s and o/srear brake discs, RBT test ok

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,275 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

under covers damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,430 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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CP08 BKY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP08 BKY, 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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CP08 BKY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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