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LB57 NRX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, Next to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, Next to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 88,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, Next to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, Next to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,473 miles

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 72,715 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 72,715 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,919 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 62,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 51,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,811 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 30,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,477 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 27,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,810 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 19,299 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Dec 2014 19,299 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 18,642 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing centre on wear barr

Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,486 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.0mm

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 12,699 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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LB57 NRX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LB57 NRX, 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 LB57 NRX registered?

LB57 NRX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2008.

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