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SG57 TGX

2008 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,515 mi
Last recorded149,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 TGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 149,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 140,803 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 140,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 132,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp washer jet missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 121,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp washer jet missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 113,157 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 113,155 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 107,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2016 98,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 87,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake disc slightly distorted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 73,070 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 73,070 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 58,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,248 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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SG57 TGX is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG57 TGX, 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 SG57 TGX registered?

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

Is SG57 TGX safe to buy?

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