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SA08 BWN

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 142,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper deteriorated

Offside mirror casing deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded and sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2025 142,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper deteriorated

Offside mirror casing deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plate (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,456 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Clouded ()

Fail 15 Aug 2023 130,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Clouded ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,363 miles

Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear view mirrors deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear view mirrors deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,079 miles

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

Nearside Bumper Damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,011 miles

Nearside bumper damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake has low reserve travel

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside bumper damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,003 miles

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

Rear suspension bushes lightly perished but not resulting in play

eml lamp reset prior to test

slight oil leak unsure of location

Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,342 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,383 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,266 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,313 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,311 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,174 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,589 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 BWN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BWN, 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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SA08 BWN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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