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SB57 ZGF

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,083 mi
Last recorded90,083 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,941 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,821 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has small cuts on the inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 May 2012 49,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven.Inner Edge Bald 235/45x17 97w

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,400 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,400 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated 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 ZGF is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

Is SB57 ZGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 ZGF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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