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MK08 BLV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,889 mi
Last recorded178,889 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 178,889 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 174,535 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 174,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 171,379 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 171,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror discoloured

Rear heatshield insecure

Rear tail silencer outer shield insecure

oil leak at engine

Pass 7 Nov 2019 167,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 167,037 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear scraping noise at brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2018 160,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Underneath,exhaust systems corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 112,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/rear suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s front tyre inner sidewall but meets requirements

Fail 2 Mar 2013 85,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/rear suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s front tyre inner sidewall but meets requirements

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,676 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

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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MK08 BLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MK08 BLV, 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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MK08 BLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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