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SB57 ZFM

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 ZFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,939 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 89,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,997 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail lamp (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 79,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,362 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2012 49,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,094 miles

O/S Door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,893 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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SB57 ZFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB57 ZFM, 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 SB57 ZFM registered?

SB57 ZFM is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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