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MJ08 BJO

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,938 mi
Last recorded114,938 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 114,938 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 114,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,055 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Near to Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 91,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,477 miles

Front headlamp height sensor on OSF Wishbone broken

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres cracked and split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,951 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres mishaped

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,809 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,913 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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MJ08 BJO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ08 BJO, 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 MJ08 BJO registered?

MJ08 BJO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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