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RY57 FLN

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,594 mi
Last recorded157,594 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 FLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 152,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust flex joint casing worn

Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,438 miles

Exhaust flex joint casing worn

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer worn

Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,369 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,476 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,168 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 Close to ply/cords on inner edge. advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,266 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake pads wearing

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,230 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside wiperblade split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and damaged on outer sidewall

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside wiperblade split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and damaged on outer sidewall

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,170 miles

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

Light oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,169 miles

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

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

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

Light oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,751 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,348 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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RY57 FLN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY57 FLN, 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 RY57 FLN registered?

RY57 FLN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RY57 FLN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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