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VO08 BSZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,046 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,237 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,674 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,539 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre perished and split between tread.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,455 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,455 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front brake discs lipped.

Advise rear exhaust corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,928 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,025 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,342 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)

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 BSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

VO08 BSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is VO08 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BSZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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