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NY57 GKP

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,591 mi
Last recorded114,591 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 GKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,591 miles

Parking brake lever almost at limit of reserve travel

Fail 5 Apr 2024 114,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,214 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,486 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 78,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,324 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 37,324 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left n/s and o/s (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,737 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,512 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 15,512 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 13 Jan 2011 12,339 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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NY57 GKP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NY57 GKP, 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 NY57 GKP registered?

NY57 GKP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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