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SB57 ZGA

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,733 mi
Last recorded204,733 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 204,733 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 192,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 174,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,630 miles

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,687 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in rear upper suspension bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2015 131,687 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 115,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,007 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 27 Feb 2012 80,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,801 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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SB57 ZGA 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 90%.

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 ZGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB57 ZGA registered?

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

Is SB57 ZGA safe to buy?

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