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VO08 BNY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,331 mi
Last recorded155,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 155,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,140 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 130,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 101,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre chumk fron side wall

o/s/r tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre chumk fron side wall

o/s/r tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,127 miles

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 BNY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

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

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