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SG57 TFX

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,001 mi
Last recorded197,001 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 TFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 197,001 miles

sills and under sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 183,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 173,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 162,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,330 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 105,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,016 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,013 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 14 Jan 2011 40,679 miles

offside rear road wheel slightly damaged on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

uneven wear on offside front tyre

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

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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SG57 TFX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG57 TFX, 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 SG57 TFX registered?

SG57 TFX is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SG57 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG57 TFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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