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VO08 BJV

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,150 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corodded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,307 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,099 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,345 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,171 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,101 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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VO08 BJV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO08 BJV, 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 VO08 BJV registered?

VO08 BJV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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