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KU58 SYE

2008 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,457 mi
Last recorded152,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 SYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 152,457 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 152,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested IDLE SPEED CLEARLY ABOVE NORMAL (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 150,325 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front dipped beam dim

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear 235/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,563 miles

exhaust system corroding/slight leaks,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+getting low on tread,oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2018 139,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear silencer corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 131,992 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s handbrake low on effort

slight play in nearside rear hub/suspension bushes

Pass 17 May 2016 123,530 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 18 May 2015 114,094 miles

cuts in offside front tyre,exhaust corroded/slight leaks

Pass 28 May 2014 106,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts in nearside front tyre,rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,859 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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KU58 SYE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU58 SYE, 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 KU58 SYE registered?

KU58 SYE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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