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FX58 ZCK

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 ZCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 163,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHED BY WIPER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX PEELING

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES PLAY IN BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 163,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction OBD PORT NOT CONNECTING WITH CODE READER (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel LOW EFFORT AND NOT LOCKING . OSR GOOD EFFORT BUT NOT LOCKING (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHED BY WIPER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST BOX PEELING

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES PLAY IN BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 161,225 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALSO CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 161,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALSO CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 156,306 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly SUGGEST HAND BRAKE SHOES BREAKING UP IN DRUM (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 156,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working ON WHEN TAPPED (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly SUGGEST HAND BRAKE SHOES BREAKING UP IN DRUM (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,645 miles

B BOX PEELING

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

REAR BELTS UNAVAILABLE TO TEST

Rear PARK ONLY JUST A PASS AT 16% NSR LOWISH

Fail 18 Jun 2018 154,645 miles

B BOX PEELING

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

REAR BELTS UNAVAILABLE TO TEST

Rear PARK ONLY JUST A PASS AT 16% NSR LOWISH

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,566 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,566 miles

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

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

mil light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 148,298 miles

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)

hand brake only just passers mot test

Fail 10 Sep 2015 148,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 136,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,218 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and scored

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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FX58 ZCK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX58 ZCK, 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 FX58 ZCK registered?

FX58 ZCK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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