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VO08 BMY

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,372 mi
Last recorded123,372 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,372 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 123,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,258 miles

surface corrosion underside

Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,892 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,576 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,205 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 102,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering lock mechanism inoperative

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,365 miles

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

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 BMY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO08 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

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

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