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SB57 ZGG

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,262 mi
Last recorded163,262 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 163,262 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 158,872 miles

Offside Rear rose joint slight play

rusty underside

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 143,237 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,045 miles

EML warning lamp intermittent

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,548 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,548 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 100,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,479 miles

Eml on.

Parking brake travel.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,479 miles

Eml on.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake travel.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,039 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,623 miles

Accelerating pedal rubber missing

fuel cap internal plastic cracked but still holding a seal.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,924 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 ZGG is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

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

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