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MJ08 XBH

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XBH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 106,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,031 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,031 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 92,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 85,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 74,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 44,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,876 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 XBH is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ08 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

MJ08 XBH is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 XBH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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