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LB57 XRD

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,322 mi
Last recorded147,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 147,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 141,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 135,774 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 127,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 121,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 98,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,408 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,408 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,188 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,573 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 55,573 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,688 miles

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

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
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LB57 XRD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LB57 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

LB57 XRD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is LB57 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 XRD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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