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VN08 BVJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 BVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 99,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box cover slight corroded

undergurd

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,959 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

heatsheild loose

rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 92,950 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor deattached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

heatsheild loose

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 79,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heatsheild loose

exhaust system corroded

headlamp level sensor {rear}disconnected

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,119 miles

general corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2021 57,119 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2020 56,039 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,946 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 30,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,190 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 9 Aug 2011 16,242 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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VN08 BVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN08 BVJ, 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 VN08 BVJ registered?

VN08 BVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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