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SB58 JGY

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,897 mi
Last recorded156,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 JGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,897 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose also corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray hanging down

Fail 22 Apr 2019 156,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2018 135,335 miles

dampness around diesel filter

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2018 134,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust holed at DPF (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush worn (2.4.G.2)

dampness around diesel filter

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2017 121,559 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle dpf (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 110,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 110,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,585 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 95,585 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,904 miles

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

only slight handbrake reserve travel remaining

rear brake discs in poor condition and pads 80 % worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,359 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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SB58 JGY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB58 JGY, 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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SB58 JGY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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