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SF57 SFN

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,381 mi
Last recorded93,381 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 SFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 93,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 88,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,327 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Rear underside corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Rear underside corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,352 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,350 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,754 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,337 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,805 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,241 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,341 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,653 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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SF57 SFN is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SF57 SFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF57 SFN registered?

SF57 SFN is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is SF57 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 SFN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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