MOT Status
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112,442 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Front shock absorbers slightly corroded
rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded
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
Rear Lower Back Box Outer Skin Corroded
offside door mirror dim
rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded
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))
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))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp not working
Offside Front position lamp dim
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
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)
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
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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?
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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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