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SA08 BWM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,415 miles

Plastic under covers fitted

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,348 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub Frame Corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 96,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub Frame Corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,759 miles

Back Box Corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,666 miles

Hand brake on min

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cracking to sidewalls of both rear tyres

head lights masked

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,760 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lights masked

Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lights masked

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,392 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 82,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondry catch (8.4.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight whine o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight whine o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,821 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,154 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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SA08 BWM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA08 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

SA08 BWM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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