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CA57 UAM

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,706 mi
Last recorded133,706 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UAM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,706 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 127,598 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 127,427 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,378 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

diesel smell from engine compartment. couldn't fine any leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2020 121,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also inner edge out off shape and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

diesel smell from engine compartment. couldn't fine any leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,211 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,341 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,652 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,883 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

outer sills have covers fitted

slight brake judder n/s/f

Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

outer sills have covers fitted

slight brake judder n/s/f

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,986 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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CA57 UAM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA57 UAM, 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 CA57 UAM registered?

CA57 UAM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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