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SE57 ETD

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,850 mi
Last recorded146,850 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 ETD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,556 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,647 miles

Both rear tyres worn on even on inner surface

Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn on even on inner surface

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 108,927 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 108,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake return springs missing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,167 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,938 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 18 May 2015 72,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,667 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,922 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 51,922 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,865 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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SE57 ETD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 SE57 ETD, 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 SE57 ETD registered?

SE57 ETD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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