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SD58 GXP

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 132,260 miles

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

note.exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,486 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 119,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of wear outside edge (225/45/17)

Nearside Rear signs of wear outside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 116,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre signs of wear outside edge (225/45/17)

Nearside Rear signs of wear outside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,259 miles

Nearside Rear upper and lower rose bush has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coolant leak

n\s\f antiroll bar has been welded

n\s\f wiper starting to smear the screen

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear upper and lower rose bush has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coolant leak

n\s\f antiroll bar has been welded

n\s\f wiper starting to smear the screen

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine leaking oil.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Oct 2014 93,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine leaking oil.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,195 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine leaking oil.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 65,187 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine leaking oil.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,843 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SD58 GXP is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SD58 GXP, 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 SD58 GXP registered?

SD58 GXP is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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