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SA08 BWL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 78,290 miles

Corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,146 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on various components

Fail 12 Oct 2022 72,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear suspension surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm surface corrosion

rear silencer corroded but secure

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 69,750 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,051 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,272 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,550 miles

o/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,214 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaitors leaking grease

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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SA08 BWL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SA08 BWL, 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 SA08 BWL registered?

SA08 BWL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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