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SB55 FAB

2009 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,276 mi
Last recorded48,276 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FAB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,582 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 42,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 40,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,506 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 34,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,975 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,430 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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SB55 FAB is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB55 FAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB55 FAB registered?

SB55 FAB is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is SB55 FAB safe to buy?

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