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RY57 FLV

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 FLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,025 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 131,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 119,941 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 119,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,526 miles

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 4 Nov 2013 107,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 83,499 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,820 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 FLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RY57 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

RY57 FLV is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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