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ND57 ZBV

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND57 ZBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 114,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s rear axle front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,424 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 113,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,242 miles

Both rear top suspension arm joints slightly worn

Front registration plate damaged

N/s/r handbrake return spring broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,242 miles

Both rear top suspension arm joints slightly worn

Front registration plate damaged

N/s/r handbrake return spring broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 100,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

slight fraying of offside front seat belt

tread of front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,768 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,743 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,747 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,578 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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ND57 ZBV 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 73.3%.

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 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 ND57 ZBV, 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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ND57 ZBV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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