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CA57 UAV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,710 mi
Last recorded183,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 183,710 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on their inside edges.

Both wing mirror glasses are tinted which slightly affects the view to the rear.

Corrosion to floor pan front and rear.

Front Both front tyres stepping on their outside edges.

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded an deteriorating.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front wishbone Rear bushes splitting and deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 183,709 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear tyres stepping on their inside edges.

Both wing mirror glasses are tinted which slightly affects the view to the rear.

Corrosion to floor pan front and rear.

Front Both front tyres stepping on their outside edges.

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance efforts only just reached.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded an deteriorating.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front wishbone Rear bushes splitting and deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 174,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 174,078 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 162,870 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 162,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 127,274 miles

Engine management warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault

offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

rear brake discs faces corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2012 91,954 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

rear brake discs faces corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

discs corroded & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,857 miles

discs corroded & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CA57 UAV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CA57 UAV, 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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CA57 UAV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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