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YH08 BCF

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,920 mi
Last recorded184,920 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 184,920 miles

6,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.

Offside headlamp dim.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2022 184,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

6,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.

Offside headlamp dim.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 181,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 175,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 171,208 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 171,208 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 164,958 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pipe weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2018 164,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pipe weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 154,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 154,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 139,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,017 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 111,017 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,701 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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YH08 BCF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH08 BCF, 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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YH08 BCF is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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