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VO08 BUJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 131,990 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 128,977 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 125,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 121,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 118,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 115,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 105,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,006 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,031 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,279 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 BUJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

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

Is VO08 BUJ safe to buy?

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