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NY57 KFJ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,406 mi
Last recorded59,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 KFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,406 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,406 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high 1500rpm plus (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement return spring broke (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,862 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 51,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,692 miles

Both rear upper compliance bushes have slight movement.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,890 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 24,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY57 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

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

Is NY57 KFJ safe to buy?

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