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LB08 BZX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,776 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 82,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Valve stem slightly too long for alloy wheels

nearside rear Valve stem slightly too long for alloy wheels

offside front Valve stem slightly too long for alloy wheels

offside rear Valve stem slightly too long for alloy wheels

Pass 15 May 2012 35,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,145 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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LB08 BZX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LB08 BZX, 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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LB08 BZX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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