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OE57 OUV

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,568 mi
Last recorded140,568 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 134,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tears to outer sidewall wearing to outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm misshaping tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing to outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm misshaping to tread area cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

diesel filter unit damp

Fail 22 Aug 2018 129,557 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tears to outer sidewall wearing to outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm misshaping tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing to outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm misshaping to tread area cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

diesel filter unit damp

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,181 miles

Nearside light output slightly reduced

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,658 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,993 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,480 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OE57 OUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE57 OUV, 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 OE57 OUV registered?

OE57 OUV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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