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2008 SAAB 9-5

2.3L · PETROL · GREY

LAST MOT Jan 2026
MILEAGE 136,234 mi
MOT SUMMARY 3 failures across 19 MOTs 20 advisories on record
OY08 YXR
Bonaf‌ied 91
SCORED 19 Oct 2026

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MOT history assessment only · Not a substitute for independent inspection

★ Hidden Gem

For sellers

Selling this car?

Download the score card and add it to your listing photos. Buyers see at a glance you've checked the MOT history.

On time
Peers
Mileage
History
Tax
Clean run
Write-off
Structure
Origin

Tested on time

Every MOT on record came before the certificate before it ran out, and the first came by its due date, so the record shows no time without an MOT. The continuous record gives us more confidence in the data behind the score.

Not enough peers yet

Fewer than five cars of this make, model family and year have been scored, so there is no average to compare against.

4 years' mileage out of step

All 19 odometer readings run forward; 4 years' mileage sit well above or below the others. Not a backward step, so no warning.

A small gap in the record

About 1 month of this car's testable life isn't covered by a test. Too little to move the score by more than a point.

Vehicle is untaxed

DVLA records show this vehicle as untaxed without a SORN declaration. Vehicles should normally be one or the other; this combination usually means paperwork hasn't been finalised. Worth confirming with the seller before any viewing or payment.

A run is starting

The last test was clean. We call it a run from three.

Not checked

We do not check the write-off register. This lamp lights only when a listing we have seen declared the car as a Cat S, N, C or D. An HPI check covers the register and the rest of the history that MOT data does not.

No structural defect recorded

None of the 19 tests recorded a structural defect: corrosion or damage to a part the car's strength depends on.

No sign of an import

DVLA records the car's first UK registration within two years of its manufacture, so nothing suggests an import. Its registration is a normal age-related plate, not a Q-plate.

How the score works, in full

What's next

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Before you commit

The highest-stakes decisions before money changes hands.

Vehicle History Check

A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.

VCheck

Pre-Purchase Inspection

An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.

ClickMechanic

When you're ready to buy

Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.

Breakdown Cover

Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.

AutoAid Breakdown

Extended Warranty

Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.

Warranty Wise

Once it's yours

Tax the vehicle

Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.

GOV.UK

Transfer the V5C

Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.

GOV.UK

MOT and Servicing

Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.

BookMyGarage

Tyres

Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.

MyTyres.co.uk

Parts and Maintenance

Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.

GSF Car Parts

DVSA and DVLA data last checked on 19 Oct 2026.

Disclaimer

  1. Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
  2. This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
  3. Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
  4. Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
  5. Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
  6. Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.

Before you download

A quick acknowledgement

This Bonafied score reflects this vehicle's MOT history only. It is not a mechanical inspection or a guarantee of condition. As the seller, you remain responsible for ensuring your listing is accurate and not misleading under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

"I understand this score card reflects MOT history data only. I am responsible for ensuring my listing accurately represents this vehicle and is not misleading."