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SB57 ZFR

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 ZFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 112,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,572 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush & both arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush & both arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 111,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush & both arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush & both arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 109,508 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,505 miles

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

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,251 miles

Rear Lower Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,843 miles

offside door mirror dim

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,278 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,731 miles

Offside Front position lamp dim

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn shoulders, inner worn shoulder worn into the side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,190 miles

Central Rear seat belt sticks intermitantly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and flat spot on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and flat spot on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,592 miles

Centre Rear seat belt retracting mechanism locks intermitantly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,592 miles

Centre Rear seat belt retracting mechanism locks intermitantly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZFR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SB57 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

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